STRONGER TOGETHER
YOU HELPED JANE LEARN HOW TO SWIM
Jane’s fear of water started when she was 10 years old. And over the years she turned down events and activities because they involved water and swimming.
But she became inspired to learn how to swim when she had her son.
Jane couldn’t imagine sending her son to a swim class if she didn’t feel comfortable getting into the pool alongside him.
Knowing her son was going to eventually take lessons and learn to be confident in the water inspired Jane to sign up for private swim lessons. The instructors were so encouraging that after her first week, Jane felt safer around water and stopped being fearful.
Jane enjoyed the exercise and physical activity swimming provided, but even more so she loved the way it allowed her to be a fully engaged parent in her son’s life.
When it was time to sign her son up for swim lessons, Jane even signed herself up for an adult swim class at the THANKS
But thanks to supporters like you, the welcoming environment at the Y was just what Jane needed to face her fear!
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YOU HELPED CREATE A SUPPORTIVE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
I am so grateful for you and the impact you have in our community!
You’ve helped provide a supportive environment and early child care for families, many of whom are first-time parents living without family nearby. Because of your generosity they now have a community to support them.
Thanks to you, individuals can join activities, take swim lessons and learn water safety to help them face their fear of water.
The generosity of donors like you helps provide a safe place for families and individuals to prioritize their health and wellness, while building new friendships and establishing a community.
Your commitment to building a community together at the Y is what makes this place so special. Thank you for being here, and for your support.
With Gratitude,
VP of Development & Social Responsibility
YOUR SUPPORT HELPED EMMA BECOME A LIFEGUARD
BECAUSE OF FRIENDS LIKE YOU, EMMA LEARNED TO SWIM AND BEGAN THRIVING AS SHE HELPED OTHERS
As a kid, Emma’s mom came to the Y when she was looking for a great afterschool program. Not only was Emma provided with a supportive environment, but she also learned to swim.
Learning this skill and water safety was a high priority in the family because a family member had drowned at just 12 years old.
During her time at the Y, Emma participated in summer camps, swim lessons, and even joined the Dynamo Swim Team. It wasn’t long before Emma’s love of swimming really took off.
Her passion for swimming and helping others was visible to everyone around her. It is what led Emma to be asked to volunteer at the Camp Splash program which provides free water-safety instruction to children.
“I LOVE COMING TO THE Y AND HELPING OTHERS STAY SAFE AROUND WATER!” – EMMA
And now, thanks to the support of friends like you, Emma has completed the required training and just recently had her first shift as a Y lifeguard! Emma is so excited to take her love of swimming and help others stay safe and confident in the water.
Thank you for helping to provide a nurturing and safe place for kids like Emma to explore new skills, make new friends, and be a part of a welcoming community.
Your generosity helps to provide the safe place and engaging programs like the Dynamo Swim Team, Camp Splash and more where families can grow stronger together.
SUPPORTIVE AND INSPIRING COMMUNITY!
YOU HELPED PETER’S FAMILY FIND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
YOUR GENEROSITY HELPED GIVE PETER AND HIS WIFE PEACE OF MIND AS FIRST-TIME PARENTS
Peter and his wife are first-time parents and were in urgent need of child care so they could keep their jobs. When they were searching for the best option, it was clear the Y was just what they needed.
From the moment Peter and his wife dropped their son off for the very first time—a very nerve-wracking moment as first-time parents—they felt welcomed and at ease.
The teachers and staff were kind and nurturing, and truly became a part of the family’s village! Peter and his wife don’t have family nearby to help, and the support they felt from the Y’s early child care team has been incredible.
“THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR OUR FAMILY!” – PETER
Thanks to generous donors like you, parents can breathe a little easier knowing their child is in good hands at the Y early child care program.
Peter and his wife are so thankful for the ways the teachers and staff have helped their family. When their son was going through a phase where he wouldn’t take a bottle,
the teachers were so supportive. They offered advice, tried different techniques, and were patient as he adjusted through this season.
Thank you for helping to provide a supportive community and safe place for families as they expand, grow, and embark on new seasons of life. You make a big difference!
JANE’S STORY,
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same time! And water sports like jet skiing and boating have become a staple in their family vacations.
Jane says that having her son see her be in the water and learning sends a very important message—to be enthusiastic about learning.
Thank you for helping to provide members of our community with a place to learn water safety, swimming basics, and to face their fears!
ABOUT THE YMCA
HELP SOMEONE GET STRONGER TODAY!
Nabil works at a job where he sits at a desk all day, and his back has been starting to bother him. He knows he should prioritize physical activity, but he isn’t sure where to start.
Nabil wants to learn to enjoy exercise, get stronger, and prevent any health issues as he gets older. But he’s struggling to afford a gym membership.
Your gift today of $61 will provide someone like Nabil with a month of health and wellness at the Y.
You can provide Nabil and others like him with a month of membership so he can start to build healthy habits and become a part of this wonderful Y community.
Like you, I want neighbors like Nabil to join the Y community and grow stronger and healthier together.
Will you help provide a month of membership at the Y today?
We are an inclusive, nonprofit organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. Strengthening community is our cause.
Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, income, race, sex, or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We value an environment that fosters dignity, respect, fairness, and appreciation for all aspects and dimensions of diversity.
OUR PROMISE
We promise to steward your gift according to the Y Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
$61 to provide 1 person with a month of health and wellness at the Y.
$122 to provide 2 people with a month of health and wellness at the Y.
$244 to provide 4 people with a month of health and wellness at the Y.
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