YMCA of Orange County Returning as Major Supporter of 2011 Campaign

Since 2009 the YMCA of Orange County has supported Essentials for Young Lives. We're excited to announce this outstanding community organization will again be a major supporter for the 2011 Campaign.

The YMCA of Orange County's vision is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities in Orange County. Annually they serve 50,000 people through their programs which include: Afterschool Care, Aquatics, Camp, Community Services, Health & Wellness, Sports, Y-Guides & Princesses Parent-Child Programs and Youth Development.

Click here to see a video and learn more about the YMCA of Orange County.

View the video below to see the YMCA children share their thoughts on Essentials for Young Lives.

4th Annual Donation Drive

Thank you to the more than 80 companies, community organizations and individuals that generously volunteered their time and resources to help homeless mothers and their children. Click here to see more details. Your support in 2010 helped us collect:

• 102,229 diapers
• 157,093 baby wipes
• 9,413 jars of baby food, cereal, finger food, etc.
• 4,434 (hygiene items, strollers, car seats, blankets etc.)

2010 grand total is 273,169!!!! This is an 88% increase from the 2009 totals!!! Since 2008 we've collected 536,379 "essential" baby items and distributed these much needed donations to hundreds of homeless mothers and their infants in Orange County.

Unfortunately the needs continue to grow. Families are still the fasting growing segment of the homeless population. Our goal for 2011 is "500,000"

Please save the dates and help us reach (and even surpass) our goal.

2011 Essentials for Young Lives Campaign Dates:
Kick -Off: Saturday, April 29, 2011 at Irvine Spectrum Center®

Campaign Week: May 2 - 6, 2011

More details coming soon.