YMCA OF THE FOOTHILLS | MARCH 2021
HAPPY MARCH
Hello March, the third month of the year, and home to the Spring Equinox. Did you know that President John F. Kennedy founded the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961, which was a program patterned directly from the YMCA’s World Service Workers which started in the 1880s? We have so much to celebrate this month, spring blooms, warming weather, the return baseball…but most importantly we get to dedicate a month to celebrate all women. 
 
Since 1987, the United States has officially recognized March as National Women’s History Month. Over the course of our Y’s now 62 years of existence, women have made and continue to make, major contributions in leadership, volunteerism, philanthropic support, and program design to name a few areas. This year, I wanted to focus a spotlight on our Y’s women who have continued to live out the mission as professional staff members or as volunteer leaders. 
 
To kick off this month-long celebration we wanted to recognize Heather Sturt Haaga (photo compliments of Susan Smith) for her decade’s long commitment of leadership and support to our Y. Heather was the first female board chair in the history of our Y and was one of the first in the entire state of California when she served from 1990-1992. A true trailblazer in many respects. Heather’s servant-leader demeanor makes her approachable and relatable to aspiring leaders everywhere. Heather, and her husband Paul, have been instrumental in their advocacy and philanthropic support of our Y’s mission. Heather says her greatest accomplishment was leading the board to agree on a Capital Campaign which lead to the building of our Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA Swimming pool, and our Verdugo Hills Family YMCA Gymnasium. Thank you Heather for all you have done and continue to do for our Y and Foothill community! 
 
I invite you to join us in celebrating “the Women of the Y” all through March, as we get the honor and privilege to share these inspirational stories of leadership and service. Follow us on our social media to read the stories!
 
Onward and Upward! 
Vince Iuculano
Chief Executive Officer
YMCA of the Foothills
Upcoming Events | MARCH
MARCH 03
FOOD DRIVE

Join us for our monthly FREE Mobile Food Pantry with our partners at Glendale Community College and Keller Williams Realty-Glendale.

MARCH 06
CAMP | YOUR WAY

Please join us 10am-1pm for our Camp Sign Up Day, ask questions, and receive a free mask!


MARCH 08
SWIM LESSONS

Session 3 is now open for registration. Lessons start March 8th. Now with new Saturday lessons and Parent Child Classes.

MARCH 10
BLOOD DRIVE

Looking for a way to serve your community? Schedule your donation with our partners at American Red Cross.
MARCH 15
SPRING CAMP

Join us starting March 15 for our Spring Camp. 3 sessions available. For more information on your school districts spring break, click on the link below

MARCH 17
VIRTUAL DOC TALK

Join us with our partners at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital for a session on preventing Diabetes. For more information or to register, click on the link below.

Summer Camp registration is now open. Sign up now and receive a early bird rate. Join us MARCH 6th, 2021 from 10am-1pm for Camp Sign Up Day and receive a free mask!
STAY IN THE LOOP, MAKE RESERVATIONS, AND
TAKE OUR STREAMING AND VIRTUAL CLASSES.