RBC Dain Rauscher Foundation Supports YMCA Teen Achievers Program
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Contact: Elizabeth Covino (978) 725-6681
August 14, 2007
RBC DAIN RAUSCHER FOUNDATION SUPPORTS LAWRENCE YMCA’S JUNIOR & TEEN ACHIEVERS PROGRAM WITH $5,000 GRANT
With a $5,000 grant from the RBC Dain Rauscher Foundation, the Merrimack Valley YMCA’s Lawrence Branch will be able to sustain its Junior and Teen Achievers Program.
This youth development program is targeted to teens, age 11 to 13, and focuses on career development, academic achievement, leadership development, and social development. The program strives to help youth improve academic skills, to achieve higher levels of school performance, to improve overall self-esteem and, ultimately, and to prepare for college and future careers. This program will focus on mentoring, tutoring, promoting college awareness among parents and children, guest speakers, SAT preparation workshops, computer training, assistance with college research, and college tours.
Tony Giordano, vice president of RBC Dain Rauscher in Andover, supported the YMCA’s proposal. Giordano is a YMCA member and former member of the YMCA’s Board of Directors and Finance Committee.
“The YMCA’s Junior and Teen Achiever Program is a great fit for RBC Dain Rauscher Foundation’s commitment to programs that support culturally diverse community initiatives that foster economic independence, promote self-sufficiency and strengthen families. Over the years I have seen first hand the great work of the Lawrence YMCA and can clearly appreciate the many benefits the YMCA provides to inner-city youth,” said Giordano. “I am pleased that the RBC Dain Rauscher Foundation has continued its commitment to provide funds to sustain this important program that has a proven track record in helping young people further their education. The YMCA provides a critical role in the community helping youth reach their full potential,” he said.
In photo left to right:
From left to right RBC Dain Rauscher’s Tony Giordano in his Andover office with YMCA Teen Achievers Amanda Torrez, Agustin Baruffaldi, and Ashleigh Greer.
