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Caroline County being part of the YMCA trunk-or-treat. Caroline Mentoring Project
Care, Connection, and
Family YMCA “Families are looking for things to do
to get out of the house and enjoy time Commitment
46 Denton Plaza, Denton together so this event just made sense.
Thanks to our great sponsors, Purple The YMCA Caroline Mentoring Project

Peak, Nich’s Coffee Shop, Best West-
YMCA Outdoor Movie Night has served Caroline County youth since
ern, Tenchi Restaurant, Sno Angels, 1998. The YMCA of the Chesapeake
On Thursday, July 16, the Caroline For All Seasons, Greensboro Pharmacy, fully supports the program through
County Family YMCA had their first Walmart, Walgreens, and Tammy’s Cool contributions to the Annual Campaign.
Outdoor Movie Night as part of the Things we were able to make this a free This project also has numerous Caro-

Th ird Thursday Denton celebration. Th e event and we couldn’t have done it with- line County businesses that partner and
event started at 8:30 PM, with thorough out them! We’re happy to be able to collaborate with the program in a variety
social distancing protocols, to ensure serve our community, even during these of ways. Community involvement and
the well-being of the participants of everchanging times.” said Brian Byrnes, awareness is a product of the mentor-
this event. Around 40 families had Executive Director. mentee relationship.
the opportunity to enjoy a free family “We want to thank all the volunteers

friendly movie and concessions. “As who gave their time to make this night The YMCA Caroline Mentoring Project
part of our commitment to the commu- a special one for our community.” said provides young people with an oppor-
nity, we felt the need to off er Caroline Perez. tunity to develop a structured, trust-
County families an event that they could ing relationship with caring adults who
enjoy and feel safe at the same time.” said Outdoor Movie Nights Schedule offer guidance, support, and encour-

Angel Perez, Program Coordinator. Saturday, August 15, 8:30 PM agement. This program is designed to
develop competence and character in

The Caroline County Family YMCA will Saturday, September 19, 8 PM our mentees.
have three additional Outdoor Movie
Sunday, October 11, 6 PM During the 2019-2020 school year, the
Nights during the months of August,
(YMCA Trunk-or-Treat)
September, and October, the last one YMCA Caroline Mentoring Project
served 26 mentees with 23 mentors.

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