LOCAL YMCA SENDS $20K FOR BRANCH IN ARMENIA
Glendale News Press
http://www.glendalenewspress.com/news/tn-gnp-0402-local-ymca-send-20k-for-branch-in-armenia-2012,0,7376726.story
April 2 2012
CA
The YMCA of the Foothills is reaching across the world to boost the
organization's message of fellowship and community.
The local Y, which has facilities in La Caņada Flintridge and Tujunga,
recently provided $20,000 for a YMCA in Spitak, Armenia.
YMCA of the Foothills President Tyler Wright went to Spitak to consult
with YMCA leaders there.
Noting that local Armenian Americans make up the fasting growing
groups of people that the YMCA serves in the region, Wright said in
a statement that the organization~Rs goal is to connect with ~Sour
global friends.~T
~SOur desire is to be a diverse and inclusive voice in this community,
making life-changing impact while also bridging any ethnic divides
that may still exist,~T he added.
-- Daniel Siegal, Times Community News
Glendale News Press
http://www.glendalenewspress.com/news/tn-gnp-0402-local-ymca-send-20k-for-branch-in-armenia-2012,0,7376726.story
April 2 2012
CA
The YMCA of the Foothills is reaching across the world to boost the
organization's message of fellowship and community.
The local Y, which has facilities in La Caņada Flintridge and Tujunga,
recently provided $20,000 for a YMCA in Spitak, Armenia.
YMCA of the Foothills President Tyler Wright went to Spitak to consult
with YMCA leaders there.
Noting that local Armenian Americans make up the fasting growing
groups of people that the YMCA serves in the region, Wright said in
a statement that the organization~Rs goal is to connect with ~Sour
global friends.~T
~SOur desire is to be a diverse and inclusive voice in this community,
making life-changing impact while also bridging any ethnic divides
that may still exist,~T he added.
-- Daniel Siegal, Times Community News