Learning to swim as an adult may seem intimidating, but with the right support and motivation you can gain basic water safety and swimming skills at any age. Join Jane, a member of the Greater Burlington YMCA, as she embarks on this new journey---and how her waterbug son inspired her to face a childhood fear of the water. https://bit.ly/4fEVt0Q
The Y (YMCA)
Non-profit Organization Management
Chicago, IL 50,813 followers
We believe everyone deserves opportunities, no matter who you are, or where you’re from.
About us
The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. WHO WE ARE The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to empower young people to reach their full potential, improve individual and community well-being and give back and inspire action in our communities. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. OUR IMPACT The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, families and communities. Every day our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Some links featured on this LinkedIn page will take you to non-YMCA websites. The views and opinions of authors expressed on those websites do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Y brand. Full community guidelines: https://www.ymca.org/contact/community-guidelines
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https://www.ymca.org/
External link for The Y (YMCA)
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1844
- Specialties
- Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility
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Primary
101 N. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60606, US
Employees at The Y (YMCA)
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Herbie Eason
Semi-Retired
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Stacy Beharry
Senior Leader of Early Childhood Education focused on enriching educational opportunities for all young children.
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Ixchel Suarez
Visual-fibre- Artist, Community Engagement Programs, Art Facilitator, Curator and Mother
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Lana George
Payroll Implementation Consultant
Updates
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Our annual Youth Governors Conference brought youth leaders from across the country to Washington, D.C. for several days of collaboration, learning and inspiration as these students connected on the civic issues that are meaningful to them and shared what they are doing in their communities. For the second year, this event was sponsored by MissionSquare Retirement t as part of a multi-year national partnership that will also expand access to youth civic engagement opportunities in more schools and communities nationwide. They also presented the 2024 MissionSquare Bridgebuilder Award to Anna Castro Spratt of YMCA of Greenville. Her community project, "It Starts with Us,” will help build bridges between communities and different perspectives through organized youth-focused conversations. Many thanks to MissionSquare for partnering with us to help shape the next generation of thoughtful, committed and active citizens. https://lnkd.in/eWg-pErG
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"Allies serve as lighthouses, and they are spread throughout the entire YMCA movement." In our Advancing Equity for All blog series, guest writer Becky Richmond from the YMCA of Florida's First Coast shares her thoughts and experiences on being a part of the LGBTQ+ community within the Y, and the support and allyship she has received along the way. https://lnkd.in/gtNjGiHE
A Thank You to My Allies
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Pool parties are meant to be fun - let's keep them that way. #SafetyAroundWater
Tips to Safely Host a Pool Party
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The Y (YMCA) reposted this
The Y has long been committed to creating opportunities for students to explore and develop a passion for civic and community engagement. MissionSquare Retirement shares this commitment, and we’re working together to bring more Youth and Government® opportunities to more students. Read more about our joint mission and how we’re celebrating and supporting some of our future leaders at the YMCA Youth Governors Conference in D.C. this week. #YouthGovernors #YMCA #MissionSquareFoundation https://lnkd.in/gsbfdHpn
A Joint Mission to Inspire Our Future Leaders
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Is your child headed to their first overnight or sleepaway camp this summer? Nerves, anxiety, excitement...all are common, especially when it's a new experience! Our experts share some tips to help set your camper up for success at overnight camp.
Getting Your Child Ready for Their First Overnight Camp
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In memory of many, in honor of all. On this Memorial Day, we express our gratitude and say thank you. #MemorialDay
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"Being raised with putting aloha first is why I love working with the YMCA." In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, guest writer Kalei Marialuz Dowsett from the YMCA of Honolulu shares her family's deep ties to Hawaiian culture and how it led to a career at the Y. Read more in our latest "Advancing Equity for All" blog post. https://bit.ly/4dIBkGt
Lucky to Live Hawai'i
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Our first three-day weekend of the season is upon us. Please take ten of those extra minutes to make sure your family is set up to safely enjoy the water all summer long. #SafetyAroundWater. 🚣 🏊🏾 https://bit.ly/4dQrDFL
Preparing for Water-Focused Family Vacations
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