November at the Y | With Gratitude

GIVING THANKS & GIVING BACK

YMCA of Greater Monmouth County News | Nov. 2023 View as Webpage

CEO Update

Dear YMCA Friends,

I’d like to share a moment of gratitude for the gifts of our YMCA community. As a Y member, donor, volunteer, staff, or partner, you are helping others access wellness and chronic disease programs, affordable child care and camp, basic needs like diapers, food and warm clothing, and vital mental health support.

Despite the many challenges our world is facing, when people come through our doors, they know they can count on us as a space for healing, wellness, and support.

On behalf of our Y team and board of directors, I am wishing you many blessings and a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday with those you love.

Gratefully,

Laurie Goganzer, President & CEO

YMCA of Greater Monmouth County

BRING JOY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Help us support families in need this season by giving to the annual Holiday Gift Drive hosted by our YMCA Counseling & Social Services.

Purchase a gift card, bundle with an unwrapped family game or water bottle, and drop to select YMCA locations by Dec. 8. Donations will be hand-delivered to designated families of our Y's behavioral health services in time for holiday shopping, and a wrapping event at Bayshore Family Success Center.

Your giving helps empower families. Thank you for your generosity!

> GIVE JOY

SHARE THE GIFT OF HEALTH NOV. 24-DEC. 31

This holiday season, gift the gift of good health to yourself or those you care about. Starting Nov. 24, buy a special-priced 3-month YMCA membership for the price of 2 months!

> No Contract, No Commitment

> Unlimited Swim & Fitness Classes

> Access to all 3 Branches in Old Bridge, Red Bank, and Freehold

PLUS, YMCA360, a 24/7 on-demand video platform offering 1000+ exclusive exercise classes and lifestyle programs.

E-mail membership@ymcanj.org for more information and to ask about our financial assistance.

> SHARE GOOD HEALTH

FIND YOUR COMMUNITY

THANK YOU to all who have donated to YMCA Togetherhood® events supporting our community with Thanksgiving meals, Friendsgiving fellowship, holiday gift cards, and warm winter coats. Click to view our Friendsgiving event with JBJ Soul Kitchen, nourishing our local neighbors.

Join us for events that bring people together in the spirit of wellness and connection.

> All Y Events

> Togetherhood®

> S'mores with Santa at Camp Zehnder

> Bayshore Family Success Center Events

THANKSGIVING HOURS

Our Y is free and open on Thanksgiving day! Join us at YMCA branches on Thursday, Nov. 23, 5-11 a.m.

> View all holiday hours.

NURTURE POTENTIAL

YMCA YOUTH PROGRAMS

& EVENTS

Join us for programs that help children and teens be healthy and reach their fullest potential!

> Child Care, Preschool & Pre-K

> Y-Kids Before & After School

> Youth & Teen Outreach

> School's Out Camps, ages 5-12 yrs.

> Birthday Parties

> Youth Swim Lessons

> Move & Groove, ages 7-11 yrs.

> Sports Sampler, ages 5-7 yrs.

> Futsal League by FC Monmouth

> Greater Monmouth Y Swim Team

> LEARN MORE & REGISTER

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Learn about our inspiring team and benefits of working for the Y—then apply today for open jobs that transform lives.

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!

> FIND YOUR Y CAREER

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.

> YMCA OF GREATER MONMOUTH COUNTY