The Allstate Foundation awards YMCA of Greenville $20,000 grant

GREENVILLE, SC – The YMCA of Greenville was recently awarded a grant from The Allstate Foundation to support the Y’s youth and wellness programs.

The $20,000 grant is dedicated to The YMCA of Greenville Youth Success Challenge (YGYSC), an initiative to challenge like-minded local and state businesses to invest philanthropically in the strong foundations of “Out of School Time (OST) Activities”. The Y provides for more than 30,000 youth in Greenville County alone annually. The “Out of School Time” YMCA programs approach youth development in traditional ways, with consistent mentoring relationships and quality learning environments that facilitate the positive outcomes in support of the Search Institutes 40 Developmental Assets. Participation at the Y leads to higher school promotion and graduation rates, as well as provides the positive foundations that lead participating youth to plan beyond high school as engaged young adults in our community.

“We are extremely grateful to The Allstate Foundation for their support of our programs,” said Scot Baddley, President & CEO of the YMCA of Greenville (SC).

Photo: YMCA of Greenville receives $20,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation to be used for youth development programs.  From left to right:  Jamie Inman, CFRE, YMCA of Greenville Vice President of Association Development; Brad Hughes, Allstate Agent (Greenville, SC) and Bob Holden, Allstate Southeastern Region Field Senior Vice President 

About The Allstate Foundation

Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL). Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations across the country, The Allstate Foundation brings the relationships, reputation and resources of Allstate to support innovative and lasting solutions that enhance people’s well-being and prosperity. With a focus on building financial independence for domestic violence survivors, empowering youth and celebrating the charitable community involvement of Allstate agency owners and employees, The Allstate Foundation works to bring out the good in people’s lives. For more information, visit www.AllstateFoundation.org.

About the YMCA of Greenville SC

The YMCA of Greenville is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves Greenville’s health and well-being and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Begun in 1876, the Y serves more than 70,000 people annually through programs that include Afterschool, Resident Camp and Day Camp, Aquatics, Youth and Adult Sports, and Health and Wellness. Programs are offered through four family branches, as well as the Verdae YMCA, Y Camp Greenville, Judson Community Center, the Program Center – GHS and the Hollingsworth Outdoor Center. The Y is also home to Y Teen Services and the SC Youth in Government program. For more information about the YMCA of Greenville, visit ymcagreenville.org, or call (864)242-1111.