Organization: Prescott YMCA of Yavapai County (0189)
Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Activities: HEALTHY LIVING - THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES AND INCOME LEVELS. IN 2015, WE PROVIDED $192,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE MA NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE.
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 40 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS SUCH AS ADULT AND YOUTH SWIM LESSONS, HEALTHY LIVING WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY GARDEN, BLOOD DRIVES, HOSTING A SAFE GRADUATION NIGHT FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, SANTA TO A SENIOR, CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING, AND PARTICIPATING IN DIABETES WALKS ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES.
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 PROGRAMS, SUCH AS PRESCHOOL, ADVENTURE C.O.R.E., AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE, AND SUMMER DAY CAMP OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH.
NTEE category: Recreation & Sports
Secondary category: Youth Development