"
Some of
the fishing and boating gifts featured on the site include:
-- National Parks Pass that
gives your whole family admission to any
national park for a year
-- Combo fishing
packages for kids that feature cartoon characters like
Barbie and G.
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The campaign
's success is due to the work of nearly 1,500 volunteers
across the region, led by Chair Matt Griffin
of Pine Street Group L.person kids
L. Visitors can use the site to find all the information they need to plan
a
day on the water, including where and when to go, local access points once
they get there, and what
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"We're fortunate to have so many volunteers who help us find the resources to
carry
out the YMCA mission," Matt asserts., Whether your entire family loves
to spend time on the water
, or you have only one outdoorsman on your gift
list, takemefishing.
You'll see there's nothing
like spending time together on the water.joins kids
org has several suggestions for you,"
said Bruce Matthews
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The demand for YMCA services remains greater than ever, particularly since
government
budgets for critical programs like child care, youth employment,
foster care and housing have been
slashed in recent years.
The nonprofit Recreational Boating + Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has
launched
a new holiday gift guide on its public service website,
http://takemefishing.
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"During
the
difficult years since 2001, our volunteers have set higher and higher fund
raising goals to
keep pace with the needs of children, teens and families.talking matters
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SEATTLE, an
increase of nearly 12 percent over last
year's results. ALEXANDRIA, Va. With nearly 100 fishing
and boating-related
gifts ranging in price from $3 to $1,500 featured in the holiday gift guide,
chances are you can find ideas for the outdoor-loving people on your list. Also included is educational
information
on how to be safe and tips on what and where to purchase everything from new
boats
to fishing gear.tells favorite
org, to make it easy to find a gift idea for every member
of the family - even the
dog.kids teens
Joe and include all they need for their next fishing
trip
-- Portable
fish finders that allow anglers to get depth readings no
matter where they fish
-- Fishing seminars that teach beginners the basics or help experienced
anglers hone their
skills
For the complete list of gift suggestions and prices, visit
http://takemefishing
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working hard to keep kids and families from falling through the cracks.Fishing for
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is
the most comprehensive public service source of fishing information on the
Web.teens getting
Funds support the
work of 21 youth development directors across King and south Snohomish
counties, as well as child
care, day and resident camps, youth and teen
leadership programs, transitional housing, alternative
education, career
development, after-school activities and youth sports.getting favorite
org is the place to find
great gift ideas this holiday
season.
"If you are looking for a gift for someone who loves
to fish or are
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"
"Although our region's economy is improving, the positive
effects have yet
to reach many families," says YMCA President Neil Nicoll."
The YMCA of
Greater Seattle served more than 183,600 community members in
2004, of which more than 100,000 were
individuals under age 18-nearly one in
four children under age 18.I.favorite chronic
org and click on the Holiday
Gift Guide section.sara tells
"It's a privilege to live where so
many people are willing to contribute the
funds to build a stronger
community. The YMCA Partners With Youth Campaign helps
eliminate financial
barriers to membership and participation in positive
programs for thousands of children, teens and
families. Programs that give
parents and children a place to spend safe, quality time together
-- including
family camps, family nights, and family resource centers -- also depend on
Partners
With Youth Campaign funds. "Find something special for your
favorite angler and ask them to take
you fishing the next time they go.talking teens
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