The ymca's purpose is to provide programming, activities, and opportunities enabling individuals to reach their maximum potential. The ymca is open to people of all ages, abilities, faiths, ethnic groups and income. Ymca offers a community atmosphere where all participants feel welcome and comfortable. Services are offered at an affordable fee for the community at large, with financial assistance available to those who cannot afford the fee. Individuals participated, many more than once, in ymca programs this past year. The ymca program content includes leadership development, character development, the search institutes 40 development assets, civic enhancement and relationship building.
Human Services , Young Mens or Womens Associations
Health and wellness programs: youth and adults participate in activities that improve/maintain levels of health and wellness, fight obesity and develop a lifestyle that leads to healthy and productive contribution to society. Activities include aquatics, gymnastics and team sports. A total of 14,430 individuals participated in ymca activities. family programs: provide activities and opportunities that engage parents and children, allow for sharing of thoughts and ideas, educate, support parenting, and carve out quality time for families with a focus on developmental assets.