Young Mens Christian Association Of Greater Long Beach

TO PUT JUDEO CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT14,393 YOUTH BENEFITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN YMCA YOUTH PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE; EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT, DAY CAMPS, DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS, SWIMMING LESSONS, YOUTH SPORTS, BIKES FOR KIDS, RESIDENT CAMP, AND PROGRAMS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE PANDEMIC, SUCH AS MEAL DISTRIBUTION, CHILDCARE FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS AND Y CAMP ACADEMY. THE YMCA BELIEVES THAT ALL YOUTH DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER THEIR OWN CAPABILITIES AND HOW THEY CAN IMPACT THE WORLD AROUND THEM, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF CARING ADULTS WHO BELIEVE IN THEIR POTENTIAL. WE ASSERT, EVERY INTERACTION WITH YOUNG PEOPLE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT THAT IS GROUNDED IN THE YS CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY.

PROGRAMS FOR HEALTHY LIVING17,441 INDIVIDUALS IMPROVED THEMSELVES BY NURTURING THEIR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT AT THE YMCA. WE HELP PEOPLE AND FAMILIES BUILD AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY HABITS FOR HEALTHY LIVING IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. TO RESPOND TO THE NATIONAL CRISIS OF OBESITY AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES, WE DELIVER INNOVATIVE, INCLUSIVE, AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE HEALTHIER DECISIONS. BY HELPING CHILDREN, ADULTS, FAMILIES, AND ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, WE BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY. IN THE FACE OF THE 2021 CHALLENGES, THE Y ALSO PROVIDED VIRTUAL FITNESS CLASSES PROMOTING HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND SOCIAL ISOLATION SUPPORT.

PROGRAMS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY4,070 LEARNED THE VALUE OF GIVING BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH INVOLVEMENT WITH THE YMCAS DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS. WITH OUR DOORS OPEN TO ALL, WE BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND SUPPORT THOSE WHO NEED US MOST. WE TAKE ON THE MOST URGENT NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND INSPIRE A SPIRIT OF SERVICE IN RETURN. IT IS ONLY THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF OUR VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS THAT WE ARE ABLE TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITIES WE ENGAGE. AS A SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY, WE PROVIDE PROGRAMS IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, NEWCOMER IMMIGRANT ORIENTATION, VOLUNTEERISM, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. 2021 ALSO HAD AN ADDED FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO; RENTAL RELIEF, MEAL DISTRIBUTION, DIGITAL ACCESS, COUNSELING, COVID TESTING/VACCINATION ENROLLMENT, NURSING HOME RESIDENCE (CAMP OAKES), SENIOR PRESCRIPTIONS AND MEAL DELIVERIES.