Young Mens Christian Association Of Eastern Union County

THE YMCA OF EASTERN UNION COUNTY D/B/A THE GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION ROOTED IN CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES AND COMMITTED TO BUILDING HEALTHY LIVES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN SPIRITS, MINDS AND BODIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, RELIGIONS AND CULTURES. THE Y'S CAUSE IS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE Y'S CORE VALUES ARE CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. WITH A COMMITMENT TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF KIDS, PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING AND FOSTERING A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE Y ENSURES THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS ACCESS TO THE ESSENTIALS NEEDED TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. YMCA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ENSURES THAT EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY HAS EQUAL ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. IN 2023, THE GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA PROVIDED $339,582 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERSHIP, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THE GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA PROVIDES FULL AND PART TIME CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN SIX WEEKS TO 12 YEARS OLD, INCLUDING INFANT, TODDLER, PRESCHOOL, PRE-K, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, SUMMER DAY CAMP AND VACATION DAY PROGRAMS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FAMILIES AND CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. AT THE Y, WE BELIEVE THE VALUES AND SKILLS LEARNED EARLY ON ARE VITAL BUILDING BLOCKS FOR QUALITY OF LIFE AND FUTURE SUCCESS. ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF ADULTS WHO CARE ABOUT THEM AND BELIEVE IN THEIR POTENTIAL. OUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT FOR WORKING FAMILIES.

HEALTHY LIVING IMPROVING THE NATION'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. WE HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BUILD AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY HABITS IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. BY HELPING KIDS, ADULTS, SENIORS AND FAMILIES IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, WE BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY EVERY DAY. HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION, MANAGEMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP AND PERSONAL HEALTH ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE. THROUGH MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD HEALTHY LIVES AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS. ACROSS THE COUNTRY, THE Y HELPS PEOPLE GIVE BACK AND ASSIST THEIR NEIGHBORS BY OFFERING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER, ADVOCATE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY. GROUPS OF INDIVIDUALS, THROUGH THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE Y AND COLLABORATIONS WITH POLICYMAKERS, ARE ABLE TO ADDRESS MANY OF THE MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUES FACING OUR COMMUNITIES. THE GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA PROVIDES EMERGENCY, TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND VETERANS WHO ARE FACING HOMELESSNESS OR HOUSING INSECURITY. YMCA RESIDENTIAL HOUSING PROGRAMS PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH, WITH THE GOAL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE. WORKING WITH LOCAL AGENCIES, THE YMCA PROVIDES 24-HOUR INTAKE AND REFERRAL ASSISTANCE, ENSURING ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE MET WITH SUPPORTIVE STAFF AND A COORDINATED APPROACH TO HOUSING PLACEMENT AND REFERRALS.