YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office)’s Post

The Monroe Family YMCA in Michigan recently got a special visit from USDA staff who came to see their impressive summer food program in action--just this summer they expect to serve more than 35,000 meals to children in their community! Learn more about their visit and how the YMCA's food programs work year-round to help address child hunger.

Learning to swim as an adult may seem intimidating, but with the right support and motivation you can gain basic water safety and swimming skills at any age. Join Jane, a member of the Greater Burlington YMCA, as she embarks on this new journey---and how her waterbug son inspired her to face a childhood fear of the water. https://bit.ly/4fEVt0Q

Our annual Youth Governors Conference brought youth leaders from across the country to Washington, D.C. for several days of collaboration, learning and inspiration as these students connected on the civic issues that are meaningful to them and shared what they are doing in their communities. For the second year, this event was sponsored by MissionSquare Retirement t as part of a multi-year national partnership that will also expand access to youth civic engagement opportunities in more schools and communities nationwide. They also presented the 2024 MissionSquare Bridgebuilder Award to Anna Castro Spratt of YMCA of Greenville. Her community project, "It Starts with Us,” will help build bridges between communities and different perspectives through organized youth-focused conversations. Many thanks to MissionSquare for partnering with us to help shape the next generation of thoughtful, committed and active citizens. https://lnkd.in/eWg-pErG

"Allies serve as lighthouses, and they are spread throughout the entire YMCA movement." In our Advancing Equity for All blog series, guest writer Becky Richmond from the YMCA of Florida's First Coast shares her thoughts and experiences on being a part of the LGBTQ+ community within the Y, and the support and allyship she has received along the way. https://lnkd.in/gtNjGiHE

Pool parties are meant to be fun - let's keep them that way. #SafetyAroundWater

Our first three-day weekend of the season is upon us. Please take ten of those extra minutes to make sure your family is set up to safely enjoy the water all summer long. #SafetyAroundWater. 🚣 🏊🏾 https://bit.ly/4dQrDFL

It’s truly a week worth celebrating. THANK YOU #teachers for all you do for our kids, families and communities. #TAW24 #YMCA

Thanks to partners like Cigna Healthcare we're able to offer more of our seniors more opportunities to stay active and connected. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

It's #JuniorRangerDay and we are so proud of all 26,845 Junior Rangers who have earned their badge through our partnership with National Park Service!