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AUBUCHON HARDWARE PARTNERS WITH GREENWICH YOUTH CENTER FOR FUNDRAISER

With a goal to raise $5000 to support the Greenwich Youth Center, Aaron Strasswimmer, Manager of Aubuchon Hardware, and Garson Smith, Chair of the Citizens Committee for Greenwich Youth (CCGY) are planning a party at the Aubuchon's Hardware Store in Greenwich, NY. All are invited to join in the fun on Saturday, June 30th from 8am - 4pm. And to make it even better Aubuchon's will match every dollar donated up to $5000! Aubuchon's Hardware store is located at 511 State Route 29, Greenwich, NY.

WCKM 98.5 FM radio station, home of the greatest hits of all time, will be on site from 9:30am to 11:30am to provide music and promotion of the Greenwich Youth Center and Aubuchon Hardware products and service. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs go on sale at 11am to 1pm with all proceeds going to support the GYC. Aubuchon's Prize wheel will be on site all day. Every spin is a win. Raffle tickets will be on sale to win a weed trimmer, leaf blower and other itesm. Aubuchon will have special items on sale such as a $9.99 propane fill of a 20lb. tank. There will also be 30% off select patio furniture and more.

Members of the Greenwich Youth Center Staff, CCGY Board will be available to answer questions about Youth Center Programs and activities. The CCGY, in partnership with the Village of Greenwich provide year-round, free programming at the GYC for the youth of Greenwich from 4th-12th grade. The GYC is located at the Greenwich Village Hall and is open for Summer Hours Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12pm - 5pm. The CCGY also partners with the Village to manage the Thunder Mountain Recreational Area, including trails and family picnic area and Gannon Park, which includes the Splash Pad, all of which are free.

CHANNEL 13 & BOB KOVACHICK VISIT THE GYC

The Greenwich Youth Center (GYC) is proud to celebrate one if its members and junior volunteer Kandice Wilbur for the work she has done in our community.

Kandice was nominated by Amelia Gelnett of the Comfort Food for the Channel 13 and St. Peter’s Health Care Hospital 13 Kids Who Care contest.

On March 29, 2018 Kandice was interviewed at the Greenwich Youth Center, for her work with Comfort Food’s Backpack program, and as a Peer Tutor at the GYC.

Channel 13’s Bob Kovachick highlighted her work with the youth at the Greenwich Youth Center and interviewed her after the Peer Tutoring program. The Peer Tutoring program is part of the Greenwich Youth Center's investment in Academic Enrichment and offers math help and free tutoring for those in need, on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Kandice Wilbur is also part of the GSD honor society and has spent the last year volunteering her time and working in support of this community. The Greenwich Youth Center is proud to be part of her journey as she continues to grow and leave her mark on our hearts. Kandice is a shining example of the Greenwich Youth Center's mission, to support the youth of the community in a nurturing environment.

Kandice Wilbur is also part of the GSD honor society and has spent the last year volunteering her time and working in support of this community. The Greenwich Youth Center is proud to be part of her journey as she continues to grow and leave her mark on our hearts. Kandice is a shining example of the Greenwich Youth Center's mission, to support the youth of the community in a nurturing environment.