Warren County YMCA receives childrenâs water safety grant
The grant will allow the Y to reduce drowning rates, particularly in underserved communities, and keep kids safe in and around the water. A new grant will allow the YMCA in Lebanon to offer water safety lessons for kids in underserved communities. (Source: Countryside YMCA) By FOX19 Digital Staff | May 11, 2021 at 5:09 PM EDT - Updated May 11 at 5:47 PM
WARREN COUNTY, Ohio (FOX19) - Countryside YMCA in Lebanon hopes to increase the availability of water safety and swim lessons in underserved communities thanks to a new grant.
The $6,700 grant will translate into free swim lessons to 100 eligible children this year as the Y seeks to reduce drowning rates and keep kids safe in and around the water.