Ymca Of Metropolitan Little Rock

Programs: Health and well being for all: the ymca views health holistically: a healthy person has unity of spirit, mind and body. The ymca has identified the growing national obesity rates in this country as a critical social issue that must be addressed and our health and well being programs are designed to help people develop new skills and grow in spirit, mind and body by setting realistic goals for self improvement and disease prevention through an active lifestyle, proper nutrition, stress management and health education. Ymca programs promote interaction, teamwork and development of moral and ethical behavior, social skills and self esteem. We serve all ages, abilities, races, nationalities and religions and provide financial assistance to those who need it.

family strengthening: parents now spend an average of 10-12 hours less per week with their children than they did in 1960. The ymca is committed to helping families build stronger bonds by bringing them together in a variety of activities that help form stable relationships, enhance communication and promote healthier lifestyles.

the organization ceased all facility-based operations on 12/31/11 and liquidated all facility assets. During the year 2014, the organization provided community based services through the youth soccer program, youth adventure guides/princess program, and the adult and youth wellness oriented programming. In 2015, the board voted to cease all of the organization's operations. Effective august 1, 2015 all of the organization's assets will be transferred to a foundation.