The Granite YMCA receives gift of literacy
Nearly 150 students enrolled in the YMCA of Downtown Manchester’s preschool program and the YMCA of Greater Londonderry’s kindergarten program were chosen to receive the gift of literacy.
MANCHESTER, NH – Nearly 150 students enrolled in the YMCA of Downtown Manchester’s preschool program and the YMCA of Greater Londonderry’s kindergarten program were chosen to receive the gift of literacy. Working with Granite United Way, Comcast generously donated books that were gifted to the classrooms as well as each of the students.
In celebration of National Reading Month, Comcast volunteers joined Granite United Way for the book presentation on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Volunteers read Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra to the students and then gifted the classroom and each student with a copy.
“We are so grateful and appreciative to be considered for this gift of literacy for our students and for the Comcast volunteers to visit and read to our classroom,” commented Michele Sheppard, COO of The Granite YMCA.
As a charitable organization, the Y is focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Supporting families and the community in their efforts to raise healthy, confident, connected children is a core value of the Y’s mission.
