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POWERING THROUGH
Celebrating Who We Are
We continued our “Who We Are” video series during Black History Month, AAPI Heritage Month, and Pride Month as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
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Expanding Our Reach
In March, our Metro Board voted to authorize the purchase of a property that will be redeveloped into a YMCA in the Four Points area of West Austin. This marked the culmination of nearly a decade of conversations with stakeholders about bringing a Y to the area.
Shaping Future Leaders
We held our Youth & Government State Conference in April, after being postponed from January. More than 800 Texas students convened in person to put democracy into practice and build leadership skills.
Getting Outdoors
YMCA Camp Moody programs kicked into high gear with Camp Play Day and Camp No Limits for kids with limb loss and limb differences. We also hosted swim practices and meets for Hays CISD aquatics programs.
MAKING SUMMER FUN-TASTIC
We planned our biggest summer ever with Summer FUNtastic, a season-long celebration of over 100 family-friendly events across all Austin Y locations. More than 2,000 Y members and neighbors participated, from pool parties to scavenger hunts to back-to-school backpack give-aways.
Celebrating Our History
The Hays Communities and Northwest Family YMCAs celebrated their 15th and 20th anniversaries with special ceremonies and community events.
Going For The Gold
Summer Camp Olympics returned with more than 750 kids learning about world cultures, designing flags and costumes and then packing Burger Center to engage in friendly fun and games.
Listening To Community Voices
We reached out to our community to ask for their input on our next strategic plan, 2030 Vision. More than 2,000 neighbors contributed to the process through surveys, focus groups, one-on-one meetings and Community Voices gatherings at each Y center.
Leveraging Our Global Strength
An Austin delegation attended the YMCA World Council in Aarhus, Denmark, joining representatives from 80 countries to map a course for our global YMCA Movement.
