Photo courtesy Burbank Community YMCA -- Burbank Community YMCA has received a $250K Commitment from Cusumano Family. Pictured L-R: Vic Georgino, Capital Campaign Chair, Burbank Community YMCA Michael and Caroline Cusumano J.C. Holt, CEO, Burbank Community YMCA Yvette Herrera, Director of Philanthropy, Burbank Community YMCA Roger Koll, Board President, Burbank Community YMCA
The Burbank Community YMCA has received a $250,000 commitment from the Cusumano family — owners of the large commercial and residential property firm, Cusumano Real Estate Group. The Burbank Y made the announcement on Tuesday in a news release.
“The Cusumanos’ generous donation will go a long way in supporting the Y’s work—even beyond the needed building improvements,” JC Holt, CEO of the Y, said in the release. “The significance of a gift like this is that it is an investment in the future. It conveys the Cusumanos’ vote of confidence for our Y and their trust that we will continue to be here for the Burbank community.”
Michael Cusumano, Managing Director of the Cusumano Real Estate Group: “When we considered supporting the Y, we were particularly impressed with how the organization provides more than $350,000 a year in financial aid to help over 1,300 families with limited incomes use the programs and facilities. We like the idea of giving people a little help so they can help themselves.”
The Cusumanos’ donation will help fund the Y’s $3 million capital campaign, “Strong Today, Stronger Tomorrow, ” as well as its focus programs of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
