The Y is an inspiring member of the community. It asks what can be done. It finds solutions. It achieves and motivates. That’s something to be part of.
The Y’s role is to help people of all ages, abilities and incomes reach their full potential and inspire them to contribute back to their communities. At the Y people are growing in their awareness, understanding and civic involvement. They are growing into leaders who are strengthening the foundations of our communities.
People grow in confidence at the Y. Welcoming Hispanic Families is an after-school program that engages Latino children in academics, language, American culture, social skills, and recreation. Ana Sophia did not speak any English when she moved to the United States two years ago. Today, with the support and encouragement in this program, she is fully bilingual and excelling in school.
The Y nurtures individuals of every age and ability so they grow in character. Joseph Woodward has been a member of the Y since 2007. He started working at The Villages at Carver Family YMCA three years ago and was recognized as the 2012 employee of the year.
Community impact flourishes when Y volunteers join together to advance their collective desire and passion to provide meaningful change. In 2006, 27 acres of donated land were developed into the Covington Family YMCA Outdoor Center. With volunteer-inspired improvements, the Outdoor Center is used by young and old for many programs, making it the place where kids, friends, parents, and grandparents gather daily to connect to their community and to each other.