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Causes: Human Services, Physical Fitness & Community Recreational Facilities, Religion, Religion-Related, Sports, Young Mens or Womens Associations
Mission: The ymca of western monmouth county is an association of members devoted to community service and good works. Although rooted in the judeo christian heritage, the ymca serves all people regardless of religion, race, age, income, ability or sex. Our purpose is to help all who wish to be a part of our fellowship, to develop to the fullest in spirit, mind and body, to strengthen families, to develop leadership in youth and to build international understanding.
Programs: Healthy living - the ymca provides the community: a variety of classes and programs that support physical, intellectual and spiritual strength; physical fitness classes, for all ages from infants to seniors with various levels of physical activity from beginner to advanced, for good health and physical well-being, as well as programs that provide support for a balanced spirit and mind; an environment for families to cultivate stronger bonds through family-oriented activities; educational programs that encourage healthy decisions for a fuller life.
youth development - the ymca provides the community: quality full-day and half-day child care for infants through preschoolers, allowing parents to work with confidence that their children are in safe environments, and afterschool care programs that focus on safety, health, social growth and academic enhancement, with physical activity options that develop students' interests and talents; camps offers a variety of fun activities in safe surroundings, led by trained counselors who guide kids in having memorable experiences such as a love for the outdoors and nature; campers cultivate new friendships, learn healthy attitudes, develop leadership skills and character values for life, like self-respect and honesty.
social responsibility - the ymca provides the community: a youth & teen center, which provides a safe haven and an environment to develop leadership skills, foster connections and socialization with others; facility use by community groups to partake in organized activities, which foster intergroup and interracial understanding; volunteer opportunities for people to give their time, talent and treasure and become more involved in their communities; fundraising resources that support affordable programs and services for underserved communities.
This organization's nonprofit status may have been revoked or it may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.