More than ever, children and families in our community need your support.  Your gift today is vital to helping CYC to meet the school-age childcare and counseling needs of dozens of low income    families in our surrounding communities.

Last year’s contributions helped CYC to provide critical counseling services at no cost or low cost to 45 financially needy families.  These families have faced many challenges and stresses such as dealing with the death of a loved one, domestic violence, custody issues,   bullying and school behavioral issues, and much more.  Without your support today CYC may not be able to provide families who will need our help in the upcoming year with the same access to caring professionals who stand ready to help.

Last year’s generous donations also made a difference helping nearly 65 low-income families to pay for their child’s childcare in the CYC Before-School and After-School programs.  Working but financially struggling families who qualify pay a fraction of the true cost for services. Your gift will provide a mom or dad with affordable care and the comfort and peace of mind knowing their child is safe and taken care of so they can focus on working to meet their family’s essential needs.

Please give generously to the Colonie Youth Center, Inc. today. Help us to provide these important   programs and services for children of all working families regardless of their ability to pay.  Kindly choose to make your contribution online by clicking DONATE at the top of the page, or by printing out, completing and returning the reply card with your tax deductible donation

Thank you for your support of the Colonie Youth Center, Inc. and helping to meet the needs of our   community’s children, adults and families.

Sincerely,

Patricia A. Maguire                                  Nikki A. Caruso, MSW
President, CYC Board of Directors             Executive Director

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2012 Crossings 5K Challenge A Success.      Thanks to all!!

Thank you to all 550+ 5K Run/ Walk participants and 230+ Kids Fun Run participants who participated and came out to support the Colonie Youth Cener. In spite of the rainy challenges it shaped up to be a great day.  All proceeds from the Crossings 5K Challenge and Kids Fun Run will benefit the CYC’s programs, services and family scholarship fund which assists struggling families in meeting their child care expenses and provides free and reduced rate counseling services to families who could not otherwise afford it.  

Congratulations to all our participants and congratulations to all the day's award recipients...

 2012 5K Challenge Results by Age Group

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Don’t forget to check out the photos of the day taken by our sponsor iSmile Studios and see if you were spotted! You can order pictures for as little as $2 a print or $5 for a digital download.   In the news....

CYC's Ciccotti Center welcomes CDPHP support!

The CYC's Ciccotti Center announced their new partnership with CDPHP to support the Ciccotti Center’s efforts and sponsor the Well On Our Way program.  Well On Our Way is available for members and nonmembers and takes place on Monday nights.  The program provides free exercise, health education, and support to those individuals affected by a variety of diseases. From cancer, heart disease, to diabetes, or another type of illness, this program is designed to provide the support and motivation people need to move forward. 

CDPHP also showed their support with a generous financial contribution to the Ciccotti Center to provide members with an area where they can assess their fitness needs, learn about fitness equipment and customize their workouts.  The CDPHP Fitness Assessment, Orientation and Training Area was officially dedicated.  Check out the news links below! 

YNN  http://hudsonvalley.ynn.com/content/top_stories/589611/cdphp-announces-new-health-and-exercise-program/

News Channel 13       http://search.wnyt.com/default.aspx?ct=r&q=cdphp

Fox 23 News               http://www.fox23news.com/news/local/story/Fitness-program-for-the-chronically-ill/kujFENRoLEuO84unupDt3A.cspx