By Laurie Hanson
The Youth Center in Los Alamitos recently received a Run Seal Beach grant for $4,040 earmarked specifically for scholarships to Camp S.H.A.R.K., their summer day camp out of Rossmoor Park.
Run Seal Beach is a non-profit organization whose charter is to raise funds and awareness for recreation or fitness programs or services to benefit the greater Seal Beach community including Rossmoor and Los Alamitos. The RSB event is was held this year in April and is held annually.
The Youth Center’s Camp S.H.A.R.K., is an electronics fre camp that focuses on keeping kids engaged and physically active. They award scholarships to children of families in need, allowing them to attend camp.
“The need for scholarships is big in our community,” said Youth Center Executive Director Lina Lumme. “Many local families go through difficult life situations and live paycheck to paycheck. It’s an incredible feeling of relief when you know that families can get help this year.”
“Getting funding to help our families with children is a true blessing,” Lumme explained. “I can’t thank Run Seal Beach enough for helping us make a difference for all our families.”
For more information about Run Seal Beach, please visit online at www.runsealbeach.com. For more information about The Youth Center’s Camp S.H.A.R.K., please visit online at www.theyouthcenter.org.