Target demographics: Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA
Geographic areas served: Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA
Programs: Healthy living: the y is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring families closer together, encourage healthy lifestyles, and foster connections through wellness programming, fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. As a result, over 30,000 people in our community are receiving support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind, and body. This is particularly important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families struggle with work/life balance, and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our ymca programs, such as father/child, group exercise, active older adults, personal training, lifeguard training, adult sports and obesity and chronic disease prevention, help members and participants improve their health and well-being. Our programs are accessible, affordable, and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities, and income levels. In 2017, we provided $245,072 in financial assistance to people who otherwise would have faced economic barriers to participation. For additional details regarding these critical programs and their impact, see schedule o.
youth development: our ymca is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Thats why we help young people cultivate the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, developmental assets, better health, and educational achievement. Our ymca programs, such as before- and afterschool child care, summer day camp, enrichment camps, youth sports, teen and tween leadership councils, swimming instruction, competitive swimming and youth wellness. Expenses include subsidies and direct financial assistance that make participation possible for the young people we engage. For additional details regarding these critical programs and their impact, see schedule o.
social responsibility: our ymca believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our communitys most critical social needs for almost 60 years. Y programs, such as special friends, and strong community campaign are examples of how we deliver training, resources, and support that empower our neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles. In 2017, we engaged ymca members, participants, and volunteers in activities that strengthen our community and pave the way for future generations to thrive. For additional details regarding these critical programs and their impact, see schedule o.