Happy Valentine’s Day! Although I wasn’t able to spend this special day with my fiancé, I did get to spend my morning with some special new friends at the Metro YMCA. I stopped in to learn about the great programs they offer, and while I was there, I got to see some of the kids making their Valentines or eating their special treats (check out some of the pictures).
There are 11 different Y locations throughout Rochester. The centers that receive the majority of United Way funding – for programs that focus on youth development - are the urban branches which include Maplewood, Monroe, Southwest, Carlson Metro, and Lewis Street. These branches host after school programs, have organized sports teams, and a number of other programs for young people. The YMCA is actually the largest provider of after school programs in Monroe County.
Every year, through United Way funded programs (like those at the Y) more than 22,000 kids receive mentoring, tutoring, and guidance. These programs work to help kids in school – and keep them off the streets. And many of the kids who attend after school programs are part of summer programs too. What’s great is that many of them end up back working at the Y when they are older, as mentors to other young people. Talk about coming full circle!
Growing up, I attended many programs at the Monroe Y. I was on their swim team for many years, attended Camp Arrowhead, and stop by the Teen night occasionally – it was always a great experience.
If you want to learn more about how your support of United Way is helping kids succeed, click here.
There are 11 different Y locations throughout Rochester. The centers that receive the majority of United Way funding – for programs that focus on youth development - are the urban branches which include Maplewood, Monroe, Southwest, Carlson Metro, and Lewis Street. These branches host after school programs, have organized sports teams, and a number of other programs for young people. The YMCA is actually the largest provider of after school programs in Monroe County.
Every year, through United Way funded programs (like those at the Y) more than 22,000 kids receive mentoring, tutoring, and guidance. These programs work to help kids in school – and keep them off the streets. And many of the kids who attend after school programs are part of summer programs too. What’s great is that many of them end up back working at the Y when they are older, as mentors to other young people. Talk about coming full circle!
Growing up, I attended many programs at the Monroe Y. I was on their swim team for many years, attended Camp Arrowhead, and stop by the Teen night occasionally – it was always a great experience.
If you want to learn more about how your support of United Way is helping kids succeed, click here.
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