Young Mens Christian Association Of Eastern Union County

THE YMCA'S CAUSE IS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF EASTERN UNION COUNTY D/B/A THE GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA PROMOTES THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. USING A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE, WE STRIVE TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IN THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED. AN INDIVIDUAL'S FINANCIAL RESOURCES DO NOT EFFECT ONE'S ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WHAT THE YMCA HAS TO OFFER. IN 2020, THE YMCA PROVIDED $129,007 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAM SUBSIDIES IN SUPPORT OF OUR MEMBERS AND PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.

CHILD CARE YMCA CHILD CARE PROVIDES FULL DAY AND PART DAY CARE FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO 12 YEARS OLD. SERVICE COMPONENTS INCLUDE INFANT, TODDLER, PRE-SCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER CAMP AND VACATION DAY FOR CHILDREN FROM WORKING FAMILIES FROM ALL INCOME LEVELS. THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE YMCA'S CHILD CARE PROGRAM IS TO FOSTER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN A SAFE AND CARING ATMOSPHERE, ALLOWING PARENTS TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE Y'S PROGRAMS EDUCATE CHILDREN, HELPING THEM DEVELOP SELF-AWARENESS, SELF-CONFIDENCE, PEER BUILDING ABILITIES AND CREATIVITY, THUS BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR THE CHILDREN'S FUTURE DEVELOPMENT. THE PARENTS NOT ONLY HAVE THE PEACE OF MIND THAT THEIR CHILD IS IN A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. THEY ALSO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW AS PARENTS THROUGH SOCIALIZATION WITH OTHER PARENTS AND STAFF. FOR PARENTS WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS THE YMCA IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF HEALTH AND WELL BEING PROGRAMS , HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAMS AND HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY. AS PART OF THE Y'S OVERALL GOAL OF BUILDING A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY, STRUCTURED AND UNSTRUCTURED PEOGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES TO LEARN AND PARTICIPATE IN LIFELONG ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD HEALTHY BODIES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT A COST AFFORDABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE.

FAMILY HOMELESS SHELTER THE YMCA PROVIDES EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS, SINGLE PARENT, FEMALE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD FAMILIES HAVING CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES THE RESOURCES, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND INDEPENDENT. IN ADDITION TO HOUSING, THE YMCA OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING 24 HOUR EMERGENCY INTAKE AND REFERRAL, CHILD CARE PLACEMENT, ON SITE HOME SELECTION COUNSELING, ON-SITE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING COORDINATION, HEALTH SCREENING AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COUNSELING.