Suggested Donation Amount

$5 - $18 - $36 - $54 

I am the person I am today because of coaching and teaching swim classes at the AJCC! Thirteen years ago, I was fortunate to have become an employee at the ‘J’ , but my proudest moment was becoming the Center’s ARROWS Swim Coach. I’m proud to serve as an advocate for the importance of learning to swim and water safety; not just here, but throughout my travels. As a swimming coach, it’s my job to take action. When we teach a child to swim, we are saving lives! This summer, between Memorial Day and Labor Day 308 children under the age of 12 drowned in a swimming pool or spa in the U.S. Of that number, 184 victims were under the age of six. The time is now to help teach a child to swim, and to save a life. At the J we offer scholarships for families who may need assistance; and for as little at $75, a child can be taught to swim. As you consider your holiday giving this year, I hope you will support my goal of raising $500 in support of the JCC’s annual appeal. No gift is too small to help save a life. On behalf of the children and families at the AJCC who need us most, thank you for your support!

About the Albany JCC:

The Albany JCC, founded in 1921, offers programs for individuals from two months to those over 100 years old. Driven by core values rooted in Jewish principles of communal responsibility, justice and respect, we strive to provide a nurturing environment where all can grow in mind, body and spirit. Open to all, we are a diverse, neighborhood community center with over 5,000 members, with a wide range of facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, aerobics and spinning studios, large gymnasium, auditorium, sports fields, early childcare center and senior center.  We employ 250, have the largest preschool in the Capital District, over 400 kids in camp, and serve 3,000 meals to 200 seniors yearly.  We also offer farmers markets, networking opportunities, facility rentals, blood drives, and generous scholarships to those in need.  To learn more about the Albany JCC, please visit: www.saajcc.org.