Mary Ymca of Beatrice Ne

Health and wellness for youth and adults: helping people of all ages and abilities develop health in spirit, mind, and body is at the core of the Ymca movement. Our programs are designed to help people create realistic goals fof self-improvement and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management, and health education. Sports programs for youth families and adults promote teamwork, interaction and development of social and physical skills. Our arthritic aquacise and water aerobics program keeps seniors active and flexible. Our progressive swim lessons help to develop physical skills in toddlers. Our family program gives adults and children shared time in the pool to appreciate one another and promote intergenerational relationships. Our services are offered at affordable fees for the community at large, with reasonable accommodations for those with special needs, and with financial assistance available for those who cannot afford the full fee. We engage in a variety of events and community activities designed to help the "at risk population" develop habits and relationships that lead to more active lifestyles.

Human services for youth: our Ymca works in collaboration with governmental and community agencies to provide a variety of programs that help accomplish our mission to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities in these programs, we develop and build on peoples strengths, rather than focusing on the detriments in their lives. Our programs offer mentoring, cultural awareness, gang interventions, violence reduction, anger management, english as a second language, ged preparation, and computer skills, allow participants to improve their skills, by participating in youth sports programs, develop self-esteem and self- reliance, and build healthy relationships with their peers and with members of the community at large. These programs create an atmosphere in which leadership skills and an ethic of service can grow and flourish.

Child care: our Ymca provides quality childcare by providing comprehensive activities for preschool and school age children drawing on diverse members of the community. We provide both full and part time options to serve a wide range of family scheduling needs. Woven into the fabric of the Ymca mission is commitment to strengthening families. Ymca childcare programs relieve the burden of balancing work and family and make it possible for parents of children in our care to remain gainfully employed, knowing that their children are thriving in a safe, developmentally sound environment. The Ymca provides tuition assistance for childcare services. In addition, we provide aid to families who need help due to family violence, substance abuse, etc. By collaborating with other social service agencies. We also provide a variety of activities that emphasize parent education and help parents learn more about how to raise healthy, happy children who develop self esteem and moral and ethical values.

Youth development programs: Ymca youth and teen programs give kids good role models to help them develop self-esteem and good values, including cooperation, respect, good citizenship, and strong work ethic. Our youth and government programs expose young people to civic leaders and help them develop an understanding and appreciation of civic involvement. Our service learning and environmental programs help youth develop an appreciation of charitable service and preservation of our natural resources. Youth are served each year with education and employment programs, along with comprehensive support of services and life-skills training. Many programs are provided at no cost. Financial assistance is available for fee-based programs, so a young persons economic circumstances are not a barrier to participation. Ymca camping program provides a lasting experience of personal enrichment. Day camps offer adventure and learning activities that provide challenge and promote spiritual awareness, mental development, physical well being, social growth, and self-respect. Camping helps youth become aware of their physical and mental capabilities, to recognize the value of cooperation, and to gain confidence. Other achievements -- develop values for daily living, develop moral and ethical behavior based on judeo-christian principles. Appreciate diversity: respect people of different ages, abilities, incomes, races, religions, cultures, and beliefs. Become leaders and supporters: learn the give and take necessary to work toward the common goal. Develop specific skills: acquire new knowledge and ways to grow in spirit, mind and body. Strategic goals: provide opportunities for youth that shape values and encourage lifelong community service. -provide activities that support and strengthen all families.-encourage and support the development of healthy lifestyles.-provide older adults with opportunities to achieve and healthy and productive quality of life.-attract diverse staff, volunteers and members that reflect and foster participation in our region and global community. Operating principles: value the essential role of volunteers. - fostering a sense of belonging among members. -developing the potential of staff and volunteers. -serving as a catalyst in addressing community issues. -securing the financial resources necessary to achieve our program goals. -effective communication is what the Ymca is all about. -maintaining high quality facilities, programs, and management support systems.