FOR HEALTHY KIDS & COMMUNITY
YMCA News | Spring | March 2022 View as Webpage
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
HOW THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN STRENGTHENS LIVES
In 2021 through generous giving, our YMCA provided $885,917 in support to our community. These funds enabled:

> Safe, summer camp for over 700 children

> 21,340 Meals feeding vulnerable families
> 90,000+ Counseling interactions supporting mental health

> Life-saving swim skills for over 1,200 individuals

> 1,000 Youth nurtured in preschool, before and after school, and civic engagement programs

Over the next 6 weeks, our Y's Annual Campaign will raise support to continue strengthening lives. Thanks for being a part of our social good!
SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
The Y is here 24/7 with behavioral health services that strengthen family life and individual growth. Our team of caring and certified Y professionals are licensed to serve as counselors to youth, families, and schools, specializing in social work, clinical counseling, and alcohol and drug counseling.

Learn more about services and community resources for prevention and support.
HEALTHY LIVING
YOU BELONG AT THE Y
At the Y, children learn to swim and build skills. Families have fun and nurture healthy habits. Individuals become stronger and more connected. Communities grow and thrive.

If you're not a member yet, learn more and join today to find your purpose and find your Y. Ask about our confidential financial assistance.
APRIL 30 | CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF HEALTHY KIDS DAY
Gather up the littles and visit our YMCA locations in Red Bank, Freehold and Old Bridge on Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and at YMCA Camp Zehnder in Wall, 9 a.m.-noon to help us celebrate 30 years of Healthy Kids Day!

Enjoy family fun, games, and lots of info on keeping children's minds and bodies healthy. And, we will be FREE & OPEN to all during our event so you can try your Y!
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
READY, SET, SUMMER CAMP!
At Y day camp, kids make new friends and have tons of fun as they explore new adventures each day. They come away with new skills, confidence and friendships that broaden their perspectives and strengthen their character.

View flier and register now for YMCA summer fun in Old Bridge, Red Bank, Freehold, Freehold Borough, and Wall running June 27-August 26 with enrichment and fun for kids ages 3-15.
STEP UP FOR YOUTH AT THE
RED BANK 5K CLASSIC
The annual Red Bank Classic 5K and Kids Broad Street Dash returns on Saturday, June 18, 2022, and generously supports youth programs at the YMCA.

Read our news and register now to join thousands of runners in downtown Red Bank for the race, and after parties, family events, and community fun. The Kids Fun Run welcomes littles to join in the racing safely, too.
GIVING BACK
SPRING GOLF TEES UP SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
A day of golf tees up the BEST SUMMER EVER for kids who need help most. Join the Y on the links May 16 at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club to benefit camp scholarships and summer fun that help kids thrive.

Special thanks to Tournament Sponsors: George Wall Ford Lincoln, Complete Security Systems, Danco General Contracting, Komatsu Construction and GMP NJ Contracting.

For more info e-mail giving@ymcanj.org or call 732-671-5505, ext. 120
Our Y Togetherhood® team of staff and volunteers are coming together for Spring Beach Sweeps in support of our friends at Clean Ocean Action. Join us for a day of beach cleanup on Saturday, April 9 at 9 a.m. in Deal to nurture a healthy environment.

RSVP to giving@ymcanj.org. View flier for more info.
We're collecting baby pantry essentials for our Y Togetherhood® project to help local families. Drop donations of these specific baby essential to lobby bins at our YMCA locations now through April 30. Thanks for donating! View flier.
FIND YOUR PURPOSE. JOIN OUR Y TEAM!
Working at the Y helps to build better futures for yourself and your greater community. We're hiring positions in child care, camp, counseling, facilities, aquatics, membership, and more! Learn more about our inspiring team and benefits of working for the Y, then apply today for open YMCA jobs that transform lives.
IN THE NEWS
CHATTING ON SUMMER FUN
Thanks Community Rec Magazine for a fun round table chat on summer camp success with our Y's CEO Laurie Goganzer, JCC Chicago Director of Camps Beth Miller, and South Mountain YMCA Camps CEO Nathan Brant. Check it out and cheers to a fun summer ahead!
LET'S CONNECT
Stay connected to the latest news and events that strengthen foundations for all at YMCA of Greater Monmouth County locations:

> Online at ymcanj.org/news
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