Gateway Region YMCA

Did you know that in the late 1800s, Y immigration secretaries greeted hundreds of thousands of new arrivals at Ellis Island (New York) and Angel Island (San Francisco), helping them locate family members, housing and employment? During Immigrant Heritage Month, we celebrate the Y's history of helping immigrants and their receiving communities join together to create inclusive environments where all can thrive. #YForAll

Thank you to everyone for joining us today as we officially opened the new YMCA Adaptive Sports Complex, featuring the Paul Goldschmidt Field, on the campus of the South County Family YMCA! This tremendous project is a result of a partnership among CardinalsCare - the St. Louis Cardinals Team Charity, the Gateway Region YMCA, the Boniface Foundation, and the Miracle League. This state-of-the-art facility will provide opportunities to children and adults with disabilities to take part in many sports, and features a barrier-fee dugout, synthetic turf field, accessible field & walking track, and an accessible-sensory-rich playground. Plus, enjoy a spectator pavilion and concession stand! Learn more about the complex and explore ways to get involved: https://lnkd.in/dkcp-qYS A big thank you to today's speakers: Tim Helm (President and CEO, Gateway Region YMCA), Jon Rosenstengel (Board Chairman, Gateway Region YMCA), Win Reed (Board Chairman, Boniface Foundation), Bill DeWitt III (President, St. Louis Cardinals and Board Chairman, Cardinals Care), and Paul Goldschmidt (St. Louis Cardinals First Baseman) And a special thank you to our emcee, John Rooney, the voice of the Cardinals!

Tune in virtually on the Gateway Region YMCA Facebook page at 11 am to see the unveiling of the brand new YMCA Adaptive Sports Complex, featuring the Paul Goldschmidt Field: https://lnkd.in/gvDA3xCA Don't miss out! ⚾️ ❤️

Looking for enthusiastic, fun, and caring individuals who love are passionate about sports! Become a volunteer youth coach for Fall sports league and make a positive impact on our young athletes. We offer comprehensive training to ensure you feel confident and ready to inspire. Register online today at gwrymca.org/volunteer We are also seeking officials for Fall sports league! Join us as a part-time official with a starting pay of $15/hr. Certified officials earn even higher rates! Enjoy a free Y membership while employed. Apply online at gwrymca.org/careers today!

Check out this amazing feature from KSDK on our Y's summer camps: https://lnkd.in/gpvhi7ax! It's not too late to register for both summer day camp AND overnight camp at YMCA Camp Lakewood! 👉 Summer day camp: gwrymca.org/summer-camp 👉 Camp Lakewood: https://lnkd.in/g_Tp32td 👉 Plus, learn about our Go for Green program, which ensures that each kid who goes to day camps can swim confidently and safely in the deep end: https://lnkd.in/gDsQkb6m

Check out our latest blog in honor of today being the International Day of Yoga! If you're new to yoga, it's normal to feel a bit intimidated at first, but don't worry—everyone has to start somewhere! At the Y, we welcome beginners with open arms and offer a supportive environment to help you begin your yoga journey. Here's a guide to get you started, including some beginner-friendly poses, and the benefits you can expect from practicing yoga: https://lnkd.in/g6uEZgB2

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, celebrates the emancipation of those who were enslaved—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. To celebrate, the Y invites you to learn more about this day of freedom! #YForAll

🇨🇴 Colombia teen trip update with staff member, Shawn Milford: "This has been an amazing week. Our hosts took us to Camp Bochica - a Y camp similar to, but very different from, YMCA Camp Lakewood. The Gateway Y has a long history here and it was amazing to walk on the stone path laid by previous volunteers from our Association! We worked hard on two service projects: repairing a kid's obstacle course designed into the beautiful (but rocky!) landscape! The other project was painting the globe with a highlight of Colombia and a heart over STL. We all signed the bottom of the globe. We have 6 Gateway teens, 8 Colombian teens, and we each have 2 staff chaperones. Juan Carlos and Natalia were amazingly kind and so helpful with translations. We also toured a coffee farm in the forest and learned about the coffee-making process, from planting all the way to drinking! This country is just so beautiful!" 🌎 Our Y gives local teens the chance to travel internationally to a country served by a partner YMCA, where they focus on service and cross-cultural education. This year, Y staff, Shawn Milford and Amelia Wagner, are joined by 6 teens from the Mid-County Family YMCA, Emerson YMCA, Monroe County YMCA - HTC Center, East Belleville YMCA, O'Fallon Park Rec Complex, and South City Family YMCA. Learn more about our international partners and work here: https://lnkd.in/gpcbRfu

Checking in with our Colombia teen trip! 📍🇨🇴 The group has been exploring the amazing city, hiking, biking, and even taking a cable car up to enjoy the stunning views! Our Y gives local teens the chance to travel internationally to a country served by a partner YMCA, where they focus on service and cross-cultural education. This year, Y staff, Shawn Milford and Amelia Wagner, are joined by 6 teens from the Mid-County Family YMCA, Emerson YMCA, Monroe County YMCA - HTC Center, East Belleville YMCA, O'Fallon Park Rec Complex, and South City Family YMCA. Learn more about our international partners and work here: https://lnkd.in/gpcbRfu

Our Y gives local teens the chance to travel internationally to a country served by a partner YMCA, where they focus on service and cross-cultural education. This year's trip just began with our teens landing in Colombia 🇨🇴! So far, the group has visited the Botanical Gardens, Congress, and a Y program site supporting kids and teens in a troubled neighborhood. Y staff, Shawn Milford and Amelia Wagner, are joined by 6 teens from the Mid-County Family YMCA, Emerson YMCA, Monroe County YMCA - HTC Center, East Belleville YMCA, O'Fallon Park Rec Complex, and South City Family YMCA. We can't wait to follow along on more of their adventures during their time in Colombia! Learn more about our international partners and work here: https://lnkd.in/gpcbRfu