{"id":11769,"date":"2024-11-15T14:00:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T19:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/?p=11769"},"modified":"2024-11-15T14:54:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T19:54:05","slug":"sign-up-to-receive-holiday-gift-assistance-before-12-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/index.php\/sign-up-to-receive-holiday-gift-assistance-before-12-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Sign-up to Receive Holiday Gift Assistance before 12\/1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>*Original publication date: October 21, 2024*<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for everyone, especially for our children. However, it can also be a time of added stress, particularly when it comes to providing gifts. That\u2019s where the YWCA Cortland community comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-Gift-Assistance-Sign-Up-Half-Flyer-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9366 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-Gift-Assistance-Sign-Up-Half-Flyer-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"299\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-Gift-Assistance-Sign-Up-Half-Flyer-1.png 960w, https:\/\/cortlandywca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-Gift-Assistance-Sign-Up-Half-Flyer-1-300x282.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/a>The Holiday Gift Assistance program we provide is primarily for children ages 5-12 who are already enrolled in the YWCA Cortland Mentoring program. These children receive priority and are the first names to be put on a \u201cGiving Tree\u201d in the YWCA lobby. <strong>The deadline to sign up for this assistance is December 1, 2024.<\/strong> Anyone who signs up after that date is not guaranteed to receive assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #fa4616;\"><a style=\"color: #fa4616;\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/gift-assistance-register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sign up for Gift Assistance<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If your child is not currently enrolled in our mentoring program, you may sign them up now to receive this assistance and more throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #fa4616;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #fa4616;\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=o-ewF-Y1H0GJYgi-lfhxFStvOaqiDCNEtdwCZr6dBgRUMlVJUzJENUEwOVpPUVJEMTVDTEZQU0ozVi4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up for Mentoring Program<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bridges for Kids is a free youth program where the importance of education is stressed, as is healthy exercise, creative outlets, and new experiences such as attending museums and sporting events. The program provides monthly family activities for all enrolled families and assistance with school supplies, holiday dinners, and gifts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Gift Pick-up<\/strong>: December 13, 2024, from 10 am &#8211; 12 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact Mentoring Director Mindy Gardner by calling 607-753-9651 ext. 123 or emailing bridges@cortlandywca.org.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Content included in this post was accurate on the date it was published. All information and pricing are subject to change without notice.*<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Original publication date: October 21, 2024* The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for everyone, especially for our children. 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