Piedmont Family Young Mens Christian Association Inc

Programs: Youth development - at the y, we work to nurture the potential of every child and teen. We do this by providing academic support, physical activity, and social opportunity to cultivate values, skills, and relationships that lead to educational achievements, positive behaviors, and better health. In 2017, 173 children were enrolled in child care, 47 children were entrolled in after school, 300 children attended summer camp, 641 children received swim lessons, and 342 children participated in youth sports. Financial assistance of over $565,000 was granted in order to make participation within the y programs accessible for all children and families.

healthy living - at the y, we work to improve community health and well-being. We bring families closer together, encourage good health, and foster connections through fitness, fun, and shared interests. In 2017, the piedmont family ymca opened the brooks family ymca, which allows us to greatly expand our reach and community impact. In 2017, we served 13,720 community members across two locations. Financial assistance of over $33,540 was granted to individuals and families who may otherwise not have been able to afford the full cost of membership.

social responsibility - at the y, we foster giving back and providing support to our neighbors. The y is committed to being accessible to everyone by identifying, addressing, and eliminating economic, geographical, and cultural barriers. At the y, everyone has the opportunity to belong. We do this through engaging and convening the varying demographics in our community to live, work, and play through our program and volunteerism. In 2017, 200 individuals volunteered their time, talent, and treasure to support the piedmont family ymca.