A new charity has arisen in Plainfield and we hope it will come to Bolingbrook. Graduate of BHS class of 1993, Sean Cochran started a not-for-profit that helps families pay for sports for their youth. It is about time an organization comes about that helps those children participate.
As most Bolingbrook residents know, the YMCA has not come into Bolingbrook for two reasons. One, the after school programs are politically tied so that the YMCA would not be able to offer their programs. Two because the park district takes a huge chunk of the sports in Bolingbrook. However, the YMCA, being privately owned, does not charge as much for the sports. This leads to many Bolingbrook residents unable to afford programs. At the Y, if you cannot afford the $35 you can apply for assistance and they can waive the fees. This does not apply in the Bolingbrook Park District.
Matter of fact, the difference is quite dramatic. Where the Bolingbrook Park District charges hundreds for a sport like basketball, in Naperville you can register for the same type of league at the YMCA for $35.
Many kids cannot afford to participate in this economy. We encourage Mr. Cochran to post the info under comment so that people know where to donate and if this money will also help Bolingbrook kids.
Thanks!
Most of the youth leagues have opportunities for families to ask for a waiver or do payment plans.
ReplyDeleteA waiver is either free (depending on family circumstances) or a reduced price. In my many years involved with youth sports I have never seen a deserving family turned away.
In some cases the grateful parents then end up donating their time to the organization, either by coaching, officiating games, or working the concession stands.