Downtown Y Announces Volunteers of the Year
Downtown Y Announces Volunteers of the Year
Don and Martha Loper received award of appreciation
[Dayton, OH 3/23/11] The YMCA of Greater Dayton held its 140th Annual Meeting at the David H. Ponitz Center at Sinclair in Dayton recently. The event raised over $19,000 for the YMCAs annual Strong Kids Campaign. The event consisted of a silent auction, dinner and a program where volunteers and staff were recognized for their contributions to the success of the YMCA of Greater Dayton.
Don and Martha Loper were awarded the Downtown YMCA Volunteers of the Year. Don and Martha were invaluable during the opening of the Infant/Toddler Program at the St. Anthonys childcare center. Don, known as Papa John to the staff and Grandpa to the children, spent countless hours unpacking boxes, assembling cribs, painting and cleaning. Martha spent numerous hours unpacking, cleaning and disinfecting toys, pressed 72 sets of curtains, washed all the crib sheets and blankets and has sewn numerous bibs for the infants. Both volunteered at Breakfast with Santa, the Y family picnic and still find time to create meals and special treats for the staff. The Downtown YMCA is grateful for their generosity and support.
Don and Martha Loper are heroes to the Downtown YMCA.
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The Y is one of the nations leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children regardless of age, income or background to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nations health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. The YMCA of Greater Dayton was established in 1870 and now offers twelve locations throughout the Miami Valley. www.ymcaonline.org