RSI Bank and The Gateway Family YMCA Partner to Serve the Rahway Community

Rahway, NJ, March 26, 2014 --(PR.com)-- RSI Bank and The Gateway Family YMCA continue to work together to support the community of Rahway. On behalf of D. Russell Taylor, President, RSI Bank, Ann Zwiebel Revaitis, Vice President of RSI Bank, 1500 Irving Street, Rahway, presented a check for $10,000 to Melynda A. Mileski, EVP/COO, Krystal R. Canady, Chief Executive Director and Gerry Gessie, Rahway Branch Executive Director of The Gateway Family YMCA. RSI Bank has been a committed donor to the Annual Campaign and the Rahway Branch for many years, supporting The Gateway Family YMCA’s programs and services.

Every day, The Gateway Family YMCA works to support the people and neighborhoods that need it most by addressing community issues. The Gateway Family YMCA uses financial gifts to help individuals and families in need participate in programs such as: Early Learning Readiness - school readiness, Diabetes Prevention Program - chronic disease prevention, employment skills training, teen leadership programs, supportive housing, social services and so much more right here in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union. In 2013, The Gateway Family YMCA provided over $480,000 in financial assistance for membership, programs and services to the community.

The Y is more than a gym. It’s a cause. From Exercise to Education, from Health to Housing, from Volleyball to Volunteerism, from Preschool to Preventive Health, the Y doesn’t just strengthen bodies– it strengthens people, families and communities. “With our doors open to all, we work every day to bridge the gaps that divide people and neighborhoods that need us most. We rely on the support of the community to enable us to continue to provide the services our community so greatly needs,” stated Krystal R. Canady, CEO.

The Gateway Family YMCA, formerly The YMCA of Eastern Union County, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, health and community service organization of caring staff and volunteers dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community and stands For Youth Development, For Healthy Living and For Social Responsibility. The Gateway Family YMCA impacts the community by providing quality services to people of all ages, races, faith or incomes. The Y doesn’t just strengthen bodies – it strengthens people, families and communities.

To learn more about the Y’s cause, please contact The Gateway Family YMCA – Association Office at 908.249.4800 or visit www.tgfymca.org/donate.