News Release

Safeguard, a leading print, promotional products and business services distribution company, is partnering with the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley to help take their STRIDE boys running and character-development program nationwide. Safeguard has been a respected supplier to the YMCA for more than 25 years and a supplier to the nonprofit sector for more than 57 years.

STRIDE was developed by the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley to help boys in grades three to five build character and healthy living habits. The ten-week program includes games, activities, lessons and preparation for running a 5K race.

According to Denise L. Day, President and CEO of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, "The STRIDE program is a perfect fit for the Y's core values to strengthen the foundation of communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We're excited that Safeguard shares the Y's commitment to helping our youth reach their full potential and welcome them as our new nationwide STRIDE sponsor."

Together, the Y and Safeguard are embarking on an ambitious growth plan for STRIDE. By leveraging Safeguard's nationwide network and focusing on providing business solutions that help organizations manage, market and grow their business, the Y expects to grow the STRIDE program throughout the country. According to Day, the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley has come to count on the personalized care and service that are a hallmark of Safeguard's way of doing business.

Al Scallon, Senior Director of Strategic Accounts for Safeguard, says so far, the relationship has exceeded everyone's greatest hopes. "In the case of the Y and the STRIDE program, many of our products and services are a perfect fit. We built their website, produced their promotional video, and supplied their promotional and marketing products and services. We are honored to be a corporate sponsor of STRIDE and a strategic resource as they expand this life-changing program for boys."

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For more than 57 years, Safeguard, through its network of dedicated distributors, has been providing the products, services and expertise needed by organizations and businesses to help them grow and succeed. Through innovation, dedication and a commitment to quality and integrity, Safeguard has transformed itself from a small check-printing business to a fully diversified business solutions enterprise. Safeguard distributors enjoy a proven and efficient business model that provides them with the opportunity to achieve professional and personal success.

Source: Safeguard Business Systems

Al Scallon
Safeguard Business Systems
214-905-3935