CHASE OAKS CHURCH IN PLANO GIVES INITIAL $100,000 GIFT TO HELP SUPPORT THE YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS’ EMERGENCY CHILD CARE PROGRAM

Along with initial gift, Chase Oaks will cover the cost of child care for those on the front lines in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic

 

DALLAS (April 13, 2020) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and Chase Oaks Church announced today a new partnership that will benefit the YMCA’s Emergency Child Care Program.  Chase Oaks is donating an initial gift of $100,000 to support the operation of this effort, which will aid those in our community who are serving on the front lines fighting COVID-19. Thanks to the ongoing support from Chase Oaks, the Emergency Child Care program will also now be available at no cost for those essential workers who need it.

 

Emergency YMCA Child Care is for children of those who serve as first responders, medical professionals, government officials, healthcare/hospital, grocery, logistics industry and other essential workers who must continue to work during this challenging time. This care will be offered until further notice at six YMCA branches across the Dallas area, in accordance with state guidelines. Chase Oaks’ initial gift is going toward the operational costs of the six locations that are currently available, and funding additional sites. 

"As a church, Chase Oaks is committed to being here for our community and we're always looking for ways we can love our neighbors and support their needs,” said Jeff Jones, Senior Pastor of Chase Oaks Church. “During this difficult season, it became evident that this was a critical need to come around."

 

“We are overwhelmed by the generosity of Chase Oaks and their members during this time. When we made the decision to temporarily close our branches, we knew we needed to find innovative ways to serve our community to put our mission to work. Our community needs us just as much as we need them,” said Curt Hazelbaker, President and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. “When we first offered this service, we wanted to ease the burden on essential workers and have child care be one less thing they needed to worry about. The fact that these families now do not have to worry about the cost of care is such a blessing and will impact so many families selflessly serving all of us during this challenging time.” 

"We are honored to be able to partner with the YMCA and expand the reach of what they are uniquely equipped to do for our essential workers,” said Glen Brechner, Executive Director, Chase Oaks Church. “It's a privilege to come together for the good of our community."

 

The locations currently offering child care include:

 

Temperature screenings are taken prior to entry and throughout the day. Child care is currently limited to those who must have it due to their professional occupations. Spots are limited to 45 attendees per day, per location. The camp will adhere to guidelines by city, county and state officials including limiting group sizes inside of the camp to no more than 10 including staff. We will continue to provide this type of support and more as long as this crisis continues. For additional details regarding the Chase Oaks offer, please visit www.chaseoaks.org/ymca/ or contact the YMCA location where you plan to enroll your child.

 

About the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas serves thousands of men, women and children each year, regardless of age, income or background. Anchored in 21 North Texas communities, the Dallas Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. The Y ensures all people have equitable access to the essentials needed to become thriving members of the community. Daily, the Y bridges and fills individual and community needs as a catalyst for impactful change. The YMCA makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive, with three areas of focus: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. To learn more or get involved in improving our local communities, have opportunities to make an impact and support your neighbors, please visit us at www.ymcadallas.org.

 

Chase Oaks Church

About Chase Oaks Church

Chase Oaks Church is one church with many campus locations across North Dallas and Collin County, including Legacy, Sloan Creek, Woodbridge, Richardson, En Español and a Family Community Center in Plano, Texas. At every Chase Oaks campus, people can come as they are, be transformed and make a difference through local and global partnerships. For more information about our organization, please visit www.chaseoaks.org.