Ron Watson, member of the YMCA of Western North Carolina and personal training (PT) participant, says PT at the Y saved his life. Learn more by watching Ron's Y story below! Interested in learning more about personal training at the Y? Follow this link: https://lnkd.in/eZYCcw7P #personaltraining #Fridayfeels
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We're proud to participate in The PorchLight Project. This is a collaborative initiative of the Buncombe County Family Justice Center (FJC) partner agencies Helpmate and Our Voice. The project aims to create a network of local businesses that have agreed to present themselves as a place for survivors of Intimate Partner Violence and/or Sexual Violence to have access to a phone to contact services and to have a place to wait for services to respond. Our Ys in Buncombe County will provide a place for someone to call the PorchLight hotline and access resources. Learn more here: bit.ly/3RTmiV3
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The YMCA of Western North Carolina today announces a strategic partnership with Hopscotch Primary Care to improve the lives of older adults throughout the region. Hopscotch Primary Care is now the presenting sponsor of healthy aging programming at eight YMCAs in Buncombe, Cleveland, McDowell, and Mitchell counties. Learn more about our partnership here: bit.ly/3VAy8Eu
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Our YMCA is dedicated to welcoming all and to addressing critical social issues. In that spirit, we share this article about the role the Y plays in bridging divides and helping people connect.
Opinion: The regular people who worked at my local YMCA showed me how every day institutions can bridge divides and level the playing field, writes Eboo Patel. https://bit.ly/3Vuqxar YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office)
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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! #Juneteenth #YForAll
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Our facilities are closed today to observe Juneteenth, the day news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas in 1865. It's an opportunity for us to reflect on what it means to be free, show support for the Black community, and be part of important conversations about equity. We encourage you to participate in local events and activities commemorating this important day.
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It’s Founders’ Day! On this date in 1844, George Williams and 11 other young men held a meeting in London that would lead to the founding of the YMCA. For 180 years, the Y has worked to strengthen communities –creating the first group swim classes, spearheading the first English as a Second Language (ESL) class and addressing chronic disease through programs like the Y’s Diabetes Prevention Program.
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At the YMCA of WNC, Pride Month is an opportunity to live up to our mission of providing a safe, welcoming community for all. #YPride #YForAll #PrideMonth #YMCA
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15-year-old Pierce Hampleman is on the autism spectrum, but that does not stop him from competing at the highest levels of swimming. His dad, Kirk, is also his swim coach and credits the inclusive culture of the Y for helping Pierce reach his potential. Watch the full story below to learn more! #watersafetymonth #swimpact #Yswimming
