YMCA Camp Ockanickon, Inc. is the proud recipient of grants totaling $18,000 to include a $10,000 grant from the Seed the Dream Foundation for Camp Bright Feathers, a camp for children who are affected by and infected with HIV/AIDS, a $5,000 grant from the Domenica Foundation for Camp Bright Feathers, a $2,500 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, and a $500 grant from Scott’s Miracle Gro Corporation for a greenhouse project. Camp Bright Feathers is a program designed to provide children and teenagers with an overnight camping experience in the New Jersey pinelands in addition to recreational and leadership opportunities while leaving behind the burden that their disease has brought to their lives.
“We are proud to have the support of these foundations who believe that helping the community is its primary goal,” CEO, of YMCA Camp Ockanickon, Inc. Keith VanDerzee said. “We count on the generosity of our partners to ensure access for all, and deeply appreciate their support. These contributions will enable us to expand our efforts and effectively serve our community’s needs.”
YMCA Camp Ockanickon, Inc operates programs including summer day and overnight camps, before and after school programs, membership opportunities and environmental education and retreat programs that strengthen the foundations of communities. YMCA Camp Ockanickon, Inc. is an interfaith charitable association founded on Christian principles dedicated to implementing programs that build healthy, confident and community involved children, adults and families.
For more information, please contact Keith VanDerzee at 609–654–8225 or visit us on the web at www.ycamp.org.
