Trumbull Y aims to raise $200K

WARREN — In the midst of an uncertain economy, the YMCA of Trumbull County will launch one of the largest fund-raising drives in its history Monday.

The goal: $200,000, which it hopes to reach by March 1.

“The economy is certainly an issue, but I’m not sure how much of one it will be,” said Bill Beinecke, board chairman. “We don’t know how it will affect us, but we’re not in a do-or-die situation.”

The Trumbull YMCA, which calls its drive the Campaign for Strength, has published a brochure stating that the money would help retire debt and cover operational costs “including urgently needed facility maintenance and upgrades,” such as locker room renovations, weight room and cardio equipment, and long-range improvements.

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