Chatham's East Side Pride group is financially supporting kids so they can participate in summer recreation opportunities.
Chair Marjorie Crew says they're trying to break down economical barriers for families. "If I have five kids and I want to send them swimming every day, that's a lot of money. And if I'm on a fixed income, you need somebody to break those barriers down."
Crew adds that it's important to keep at-risk youth involved, especially during summer holidays.
In addition to recreational opportunities, Crew says they also try to help families pay for more advanced levels of sports, like travel teams.