Couch White, LLP Sponsors Youth Membership at Albany YMCA

ALBANY, NY (01/25/2010)(readMedia)-- John Vero, a partner with the Albany-based law firm Couch White, LLP and Chairman of the Albany and North Albany YMCA Board of Advisors, today announced that the firm will support the annual Reach Out for Youth scholarship program campaign by sponsoring a one-year membership for a deserving young boy or girl in the City of Albany.

"The YMCA is a tremendous resource for young people in the City of Albany," said Vero. "As a life-long resident of the City, and Chairman of the Albany and North Albany YMCA's Board of Advisors, I am excited about the opportunity to offer a young person the chance to take advantage of the many quality programs and activities the YMCA has to offer. In addition, through its participation in the Reach Out For Youth scholarship program campaign, Couch White reaffirms its commitment to our City and is proud to help promote the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility."

"We're grateful for John's work as a volunteer with our Board, and we appreciate the support of Couch White," noted Orville Abrahams, Executive Director of the Albany and North Albany YMCA branches. "When we work together to improve the lives of kids in need, which is what the YMCA is all about, everyone wins."

The Reach Out For Youth scholarship program provides financial assistance to children and families who otherwise would not be able to afford YMCA programs and services. Funds raised through the campaign not only give young people the chance to belong to the YMCA, but also help them learn the important values that will positively impact their lives and community.

About Couch White, LLP: Couch White is a nationally-recognized, full-service business law firm based in Albany, NY with primary practice areas in energy, construction, commercial and business, environmental, and labor and employment law. With additional offices in New York City, Washington DC, and Farmington, CT, Couch White provides high-quality, cost-effective legal representation that leads to creative, ethical and desirable solutions for its broad base of clients. For more information visit www.couchwhite.com.

About the Capital District YMCA: The Capital District YMCA is a charitable, not-for-profit organization serving more than 118,000 members in twelve branches. Through a variety of programs and services focused on the holistic development of children and youth, family strengthening, and health and well-being for all, YMCAs unite men, women and children of all ages, faiths, backgrounds, abilities, and income levels. From urban areas to small towns, our YMCAs have proudly served Capital District communities for more than 150 years by building healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Visit www.cdymca.org to learn more about the Capital District YMCA.