YMCA Buffalo Niagara to help WNY veterans with donation drive

YMCA Buffalo Niagara Press Release

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is launching a donation drive beginning Friday, May 16, to benefit Western New York veterans. The Y is looking for donations of the following hygiene products at any of its five wellness centers:

√ Deodorant

√ Nail clippers

√ Bar soap

√ Toothpaste and toothbrushes

√ Socks

√ Shampoo and other hair care products

All donated products will go to local veterans agencies, to benefit men and women who served in the military. This donation drive runs through Memorial Day and everyone in the community is invited to participate. Donors who wish to participate and are not YMCA members will be eligible to save $50 on a YMCA membership.

Friday is also RED Day, which stands for Remember Everyone Deployed. On any given day, there are over 170,000 U.S. troops deployed throughout the world. YMCA Buffalo Niagara and its community will honor their sacrifice and the families they leave behind by wearing red to support our military families.

The weekend of May 23-26, all veterans and active duty personnel are invited to try the Y for free at any of its five locations. As part of the support of the nation’s armed forces, the Y ensures all veterans and active military members pay no join fee on membership.

For more information, visit www.YMCABN.org or visit any YMCA Buffalo Niagara location.

Locally founded in 1852, YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a charitable, community-based organization committed to providing programs designed to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA's focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility is reflected in the variety of programs that are offered to all ages and abilities. A not-for-profit organization, YMCA Buffalo Niagara serves over 90,000 people annually through five membership branches and four camps throughout Western New York, as well as at over 50 community-based program sites.