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For Healthy Living
For Social Responsibility

Dedicated to
Today's Youth

Michael and Ty haven't seen each other since camp last summer and are excited to be together again for more adventures. While they're making new friends and trying new activities, being a part of youth development at the Y means they're surrounded by people who believe in their potential and help encourage it every day.

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Focusing on
Healthy Living

The Guzmans consider the Y their second home. In addition to enrolling Abila in preschool and swimming lessons, Alex coaches soccer. The family is a regular at most of the Y's family nights and in the gym. Family time at the Y allows them to connect with each other and other families.

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Driving Social
Responsibility

We believe real progress is only possible when we work together — as a community. The Y provides opportunities for neighbors to understand and help each other toward a better future in small ways and large.

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FROM THE GROUND UP


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Healthy New Year's Resolutions for 2013

The New Year is a time for new beginnings and to set goals that strengthen one's spirit, mind and body. The Y recommends five New Year's Resolutions individuals can make for 2013 to be more connected with their family and community. Read more.

NEWS FROM THE Y

YMCA Changes the Odds for Manatee Community

From supporting families through tough times to helping more youth succeed in school, the Manatee County YMCA in Bradenton, Florida, is making a difference throughout the community. The Bradenton Herald

February 14, 2013

YMCA Camps Build Friendships, Promote Health

As the summer camp season approaches, camps in North Carolina can offer youth a variety of activities and opportunities of exploration, building on a longtime tradition of camping at the Y. The Herald Weekly

February 12, 2013


Courtesy of Derik Vanderford/
The Union Daily Times

YMCA Helping Support Afterschool Program

More children in Union, South Carolina, are getting help with homework and learning new skills, all while having an opportunity to thrive in the Y’s afterschool program. The Union Daily Times

February 8, 2013

Young Professionals Group to Help the YMCA

A group of young, civic-minded professionals join together to help the YMCA of Broward County provide support to the community and participate in service projects around kids’ health and drowning prevention. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

February 7, 2013

Injured Vets to Dive into Scuba Lessons at Belvidere YMCA

A new event at the Belvidere Family YMCA in Rockford, Ill., looks to help wounded veterans build confidence and explore new things, such as learning scuba diving skills from certified divers. Rockford Register Star

January 31, 2013

Courtesy of The Charlotte Observer
Courtesy of The Charlotte Observer

YMCA Students Return Home with New Perspective

Students in the YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s 2012 Global Service-Learning Project traveled to Dakar, Senegal, to teach schoolchildren and observe the country’s education system. The Charlotte Observer

January 4, 2013

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