Young Mens Christian Association Of Flint

THE YMCA OF GREATER FLINT IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, RACES, AND RELIGIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES, AND STRONG COMMUNITIES BY PUTTING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, STRONG VALUES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY INTERACTION. ALL PERSONS ARE WELCOME AT OUR YMCA, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. OUR YMCA IS FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR COMMUNITY; VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE AS PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS, AND MORE.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO 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. THAT'S WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA OFFERS PROGRAMS SUCH AS SWIMMING LESSONS, OUTDOOR EDUCATION, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, DAY AND RESIDENT CAMPS, AND SPORTS INSTRUCTION. THESE ARE A SAMPLING OF THE PROGRAMS THAT WE OFFER THAT PROVIDE A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. OUR RESIDENT AND DAY CAMPS OFFER ADVENTURE AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE EDUCATION, AND PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SOCIAL GROWTH AND SELF-RESPECT. DURING OUR PROGRAMS, 2,000 CAMPERS GAINED A SENSE OF BELONGING, AN APPRECIATION FOR NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND GREW IN IMMEASURABLE WAYS.

HEALTHY LIVING THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTERS CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, OVER 8,000 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. WE HAVE ALSO SEEN HOW COVID-19 IS VASTLY MORE DEADLY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH CERTAIN CHRONIC DISEASES LIKE HEART DISEASE, DIABETES, AND OBESITY THAT CAN BE IMPROVED THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SAFETY AROUND WATER PROGRAM, SAFE PLACES AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, SATURDAY MORNING BASKETBALL AND FEEDING PROGRAM AND THE NUMEROUS SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS WE OFFER, ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWERS OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. THE YMCA OF GREATER FLINT RAISES MONEY ANNUALLY TO SUPPORT ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. OVER, 8,000 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY WERE ABLE TO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PARTICIPATE AT THE Y BECAUSE OF OUR PARTNER WITH YOUTH CAMPAIGN. AT THE YMCA, WE BELIEVE THAT NO ONE SHOULD BE TURNED AWAY BECAUSE OF THEIR INABILITY TO PAY. WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERSHIPS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND CAMPING EXPERIENCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.