Mat-Su YMCA holds successful fundraising event

WASILLA — The Mat-Su YMCA recently celebrated with the community with the 2021 Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser, raising nearly $8,000 through community donations.

“The Mat-Su YMCA 2021 Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser was a success,” Mat-Su YMCA Advisory Board President Kerri Pittman stated in a follow-up email regarding the event. “We want to provide a sincere thank you to our wonderful sponsors and donors. Just about everyone walked away with a wonderful prize!”

According to Pittman, 100 percent of the money raised stays within the community, fueling Mat-Su YMCA efforts like their affordable swimming program.The Mat-Su YMCA recently celebrated with the community with the 2021 Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser, raising nearly $8,000 through community donations.

The YMCA, often referred to as “the Y,” is a national, faith-based organization that works to improve the lives of children and families as a whole, in addition to the greater communities they represent.

According to Pittman, their team has established several connections with local schools, businesses, other nonprofits, and other community groups to support local students with a variety of programs throughout the year.

The Mat-Su YMCA created before and after school programs for places like Tanaina Elementary with the intent to continue building connections across the district, issuing the following statement in a recent media release, “The Mat-Su YMCA programs are the missing social links for our youth and families in this growing Borough of ours… We are a group of dedicated volunteers working for youth development, providing support for a healthy community, offering community-driven and affordable programs, and leading with social responsibility to have a place for everyone to belong.”

For more information about the Mat-Su YMCA, including their upcoming summer camp programs, call 907-373-YMCA [9622], email matsuymca@gmail.com, or visit matsuymca.org.

Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman reporter Jacob Mann at jacob.mann@frontiersman.com