Young Men's Christian Association of Brookville Pennsylvania

The organization maintains a building which includes a gymnasium, pool, meeting rooms, and exercise rooms. Programs are conducted for members by trained instructors. There are approximately 1,500 members. Discounted memberships are made available based on need. Approximately 125 community members are helped each year. Health and Wellness for Youth and Adults: Helping people of all ages and abilities develop health in spirt, mind and body is the core of the YMCA movement. Our programs are designed to do just that. We strive to help people create realistic goals for self- improvement, longevity of life, better quality of life and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management, and health education. Exercise classes for youth through seniors help keep our community healthy. Sports programs for youth, families and adults promote teamwork, interaction, and development of social and physical skills. Our aquatic exercise programs help keep adults through seniors active and flexible; our progressive swim lessons help to develop physical skills in infants (6 months) through early childhood; our Family Nights give families the opportunity to share time at the pool, the climbing wall, the gym, etc., to appreciate one another and promote healthy families. 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. In an effort to combat the rising obesity rates, our YMCA participates in the Activate America initiative and engages in a variety of events and community activities such as our Activate Brookville - A Passport to Fitness which served over 2,000 community members as well as our Biggest Loser Competition which helped over 100 people. These activities are designed to help the "at risk population" develop habits and relationships that lead to more active lifestyles. Human Services: Our YMCA works in collaboration with local 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 focus on and work to enhance the strengths of the individual rather that focusing on the detriments in their lives. Our programs touch many areas including developing self-esteem and self-reliance, enhancing skills, and building healthy relationships with peers and with members of the community at large. These programs help to enhance an ethic of service within the participants.

Our YMCA is engaged in the overall development of youth by providing comprehensive activities for preschool and school age children drawing on diverse membersof the community. We provide both full and part time options to serve awide range of family scheduling needs. Woven into the fabric of the YMC Amission is a 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 thattheir children are thriving in a safe, developmentally sound environment. The YMCA provides tuition assistance for child care services for those with limited ability to pay. In additon to childcare the YMCA places an emphasis on other youth development programs.