The Gateway Family Ymca

Youth development nurturing The potential of every child and teen. We believe that all kids deserve The opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. The Gateway Family Ymca provides full and part time childcare for children six weeks to 12 years old, including infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, before and after school care, summer day camp and vacation day programs. Financial assistance is available to ensure that all families and children are provided The opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. At The y, we believe The values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. All kids deserve The opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve, under The guidance of adults who care about them and believe in their potential. Our child development centers and youth development programs provide essential support for working families.

Social responsibility giving back and providing support to our neighbors. Across The country, The y helps people give back and assist their neighbors by offering them opportunities to volunteer, advocate and support programs that strengthen community. Groups of individuals, through their involvement with The y and collaborations with policymakers, are able to address many of The most critical social issues facing our communities. The Gateway Family Ymca provides emergency, transitional and supportive housing for individuals, families and veterans who are facing homelessness or housing insecurity. Ymca residential housing programs provide wrap-around services and resources to meet immediate needs and support mental health, with The goal of self-sufficiency and independence. Working with local agencies, The Ymca provides 24-hour intake and referral assistance, ensuring all individuals and families are met with supportive staff and a coordinated approach to housing placement and referrals.

Healthy living improving The nation's health and well-being. The y is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring familes closer together, encourage good health and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. We help individuals and families build and maintain healthy habits in spirit, mind and body in their everyday lives. By helping kids, adults, seniors and families improve their health and well-being, we build a stronger community every day. Health and wellness programs, chronic disease prevention, management and opportunities for individuals to participate in group and personal health activities are available. Through membership for all financial assistance, all individuals are provided The opportunity to lead healthy lives and reach their full potential.

Family homeless shelter The Gateway Family Ymca provides emergency, transitional and supportive housing for individuals, families and veterans who are facing homelessness or housing insecurity. Ymca residential housing programs provide wrap-around services and resources to meet immediate needs and support mental health, with The goal of self-sufficiency and independence. Working with local agencies, The Ymca provides 24-hour intake and referral assistance, ensuring all individuals and families are met with supportive staff and a coordinated approach to housing placement and referrals.

Ymca aquatics The Gateway Family Ymca provides life-saving drowning-prevention programming including safety around water and Ymca swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. Financial assistance is available to support all families in The communities served. Ymca aquatics programs improve health through The encouragement of lifelong regular exercise and promote teamwork while building self-confidence and leadership skills. Ymca aquatics also includes lifeguard training and competitive swim team programs, providing a pathway to employment and leadership, as well as positive role models and mentors for our teens. Water exercise, recreational swimming and aquatic therapy assist seniors, individuals with physical challenges and those who may otherwise be unable to exercise in a traditional manner, providing an inclusive and healthy opportunity for all.

Wise community services wellness, independence, and socialization for our elders (w.i.s.e.) Community services assists older adults and those diagnosed with alzheimer's, dementia, cognitive impairments, and/or funcitional and physical challenges maintain independence and improve their quality of life. The goal is to keep participants and their caregivers as physically, cognitively, and emotionally well as possible so they avoid unnecessary institutionalization. Wise community services impacts The lives of individuals with physical challenges and memory impairment, their caregivers and families through a supportive environment with dedicated staff and specialized programming. The Gateway Family Ymca is committed to The idea that each person, despite challenges, can continue to discover, learn, create, and flourish and not be defined by their limitations. Financial assistance is available to ensure that wise community services is available to all.