FIND YOUR PURPOSE. FIND YOUR Y.
YMCA of Greater Monmouth County News | August 2023 View as Webpage
CEO Update
Dear YMCA Friends,

As the summer months wind down and plans for back-to-school pick up, we’d like to remind you that the Y is here to support good health, busy families, and urgent needs in our community.

We continue to expand our programs, which means our team is growing, too. Please take a moment to learn about our upcoming hiring fairs, competitive sign-on bonuses, and why our Y is recognized again as a 2023 Top Workplace, extending this honor from 2022!

This fall, you’ll find programs that welcome more people through our doors for wellness, mental health support, and connection. It is only through the generous spirit of donors, members, and volunteers that we are able to continue these vital programs. Thank you for giving to our Y.

Cheers to a relaxing end of summer and a healthy start to fall!

Stronger Together,
Laurie Goganzer, President & CEO
YMCA of Greater Monmouth County
JOIN OUR TEAM: HIRING FAIRS & SIGN-ON BONUSES!
Working at the Y helps to build better futures for yourself and your greater community. We're hiring positions in child care, counseling, facilities, aquatics, membership, and more!

Meet our team at upcoming hiring fairs, and learn about generous benefits and sign-on bonuses—then apply for jobs that transform lives:

> Aug. 21, Freehold Family Y
> Aug. 22, Old Bridge Family Y
> Aug. 23, Red Bank Family Y
HEALTHY LIVING
JUMP IN FOR GOOD HEALTH THIS FALL
Fall 1 programs running Sept. 7-Oct. 29 build skills and support good health for all ages. There's something for everyone coming this fall and winter!

> Birthday Parties & Family Events
> Chronic Disease Support: LIVESTRONG, Move with Meaning, Pedaling for Parkinsons, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring
> Homeschool P.E. & Enrichment
> Personal Training
> Sports & Enrichment
> School's Out Camps
> Sports Clinics & Running Clubs
> Swim Lessons for Youth, Adults, Adaptive, American Sign Language & Spanish
> Swim Safety, Certifications and Competitive "GMNY" Swim Team

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
YMCA CHILD CARE & SAFE SPACES BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL
Busy families need all the support they can get—especially during back to school. The Y is here with enriching child care programs and safe spaces that help kids learn, grow and thrive. Learn about:


E-mail afterschool@ymcanj.org for more information on affordable, supportive child care at the Y.
WHEN SCHOOL'S OUT,
THE Y IS IN
The Y is here during school days off with enriching STEM, arts and crafts, sports, and open swim for children ages 4-12.

View our flexible schedules starting in September and extending through the winter.

E-mail sportsenrichment@ymcanj.org for more information.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
PLANNED GIVING HELPS FUTURE GENERATIONS THRIVE
Our Y’s donors help deliver critical programs that address real needs in our community, like mental health services, affordable child care, and chronic disease support.

Did you know you can provide long-lasting support, while enjoying financial benefits for yourself? There are many ways to plan your giving, including: Bequest, IRA Rollover, Beneficiary, Annuity, Charitable Gift, Endowment Gift, and more. 

August is "Make a Will Month". Click here for a great resource to help your future giving.
TOGETHERHOOD®
SUPPORTING YOUNG LEARNERS
There's still time to join us in making a difference for students and families by donating to our Togetherhood® Backpack and School Supply Drive supporting Lunch Break and 180 Turning Lives Around. Drop donations to YMCA lobbies in Red Bank, Freehold and Old Bridge by Aug. 31.

Stay connected to Togetherhood® volunteer events > ymcanj.org/togetherhood.
OUR Y IN THE NEWS
WELCOME TO OUR NEW CVO & BOARD MEMBERS!
We're thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael Wright as our new Chief Volunteer Officer, along with eight exceptional new board members who have joined our cause-driven organization to improve the lives of the people we serve in Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean counties. Cheers to volunteers who give their all for a healthier community!
CHEERS TO OUR Y, NAMED 2023 NJ TOP WORKPLACE!
We are proud to celebrate our 2023 New Jersey Top Workplaces honor, extending from our 2022 recognition, by NJ Advance Media for our culture that values its people, amplifies talents, and strengthens community.

YMCA of Greater Monmouth County ranked 9th in the large company category of 500 or more employees. The anonymous survey measures 15 aspects of company culture including employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and connection to an organization’s mission and values.
COMBATTING LONELINESS & ISOLATION
In May, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared loneliness and social isolation a "public health crisis that demands our urgent attention". Our Y believes it is our moral and social responsibility to help lead the fight in combating loneliness.

Learn more from our CEO Laurie Goganzer on support available for children and families through our Y's Counseling and Social Services.
STAY CONNECTED TO OUR SOCIAL GOOD
Stay informed on the latest news and events at the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County that strengthen foundations for all:

> Online at ymcanj.org/news

Learn about ways to get involved at ymcanj.org/togetherhood.
TOGETHER NEVER MATTERED MORE. The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is a cause-driven 501(c)(3) charitable organization that believes everyone, regardless of age, income or background, should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. For more information about financial assistance or to make a tax-deductible donation, call 732.671.5505, ext. 120 or visit ymcanj.org/donate.