Allegheny Valley Young Mens Christian Association

Programs: Physical fitness and recreation: allegheny valley ymca programs are designed for people of all ages, abilities, faiths, ethnic groups, and incomes. Avymca offers a welcoming atmosphere where participants feel comfortable and receive the support they need to improve their physical, mental, and spiritual health. Avymca programs help to develop self-esteem and self-confidence, build lasting relationships, and increase civic engagement. Services offered at affordable fees for the community at large, with financial assistance available for those who cannot afford the full fee. Health and wellness for youth and adults: helping people of all ages and abilities develop health in spirit, mind, and body is the core of the ymca movement. Programs are designed to help people create realistic goals for self-improvement and emphasize disease prevention through regular excercise, proper nutrition, stress management, and health education. Sports programs for youth, families , and adults promote teamwork, interactions, and development of social and physical skills. In light of the obesity rates in this country, the avymca participates in the active america intiative and engages in a variety of events and community activities designed to help the at risk population develop habits and relationships that lead to more active lifestyles.

community service & health & wellness: avymca provides high quality child care by providing comprehensive activities for school-age children. We provide both full and part-time options to serve a wild range of scheduling needs. The avymca provides tuition assistance for child care services. Avymca works in collaboration with governmental and community agencies to provide a variety of programs that help accomplish our mission to build strong families and strong communities. In these programs we develop and build on peoples strengths, rather than focusing on the detriments in their lives. These programs create an atmosphere in which leadership skills and an ethic of services can grow and flourish.