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THEIR POTENTIAL

COMMUNITY SWIM ACADEMY: SAVING LIVES
Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in children under twelve, primarily within minority and low-income communities.*  To reverse this trend, the Simmons YMCA and Albermarle Road Elementary School have partnered to provide children with a life-saving opportunity.  Through free swim lessons, this year more than 75 children in grades 1-5 will learn basic water safety and swimming skills at our Y. 
*According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

SAFE DATES: BREAKING THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE
Navigating the teen dating scene can be challenging, especially when up to 40% of high school students report having been physically victimized by a dating partner within the previous year*.  The national Safe Dates program, which launched in Charlotte at the Simmons YMCA, equips preteens in East Charlotte with the life skills to develop healthy dating relationships, including positive communication, anger management and conflict resolution.

For more information, contact Sandra McPhaul, Family Services Director at 704 716 6616.

*According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

   

CHILD CARE, AFTERSCHOOL AND DAY CAMP: PROVIDING WORK/LIFE BALANCE TO BUSY FAMILIES
Parents have been entrusting their children to the well-trained and caring Simmons YMCA staff for more than 40 years.  Today, the Simmons YMCA provides a safe and structured environment and quality programs that emphasize participation, personal development and character building for more than 16,000 local children and teens a year.

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Y READERS
Y Readers identifies pre-k through 2nd grade children currently performing below grade level.  It engages students in active learning and enrichment that improves literacy skills and self-confidence in the classroom.  By combining an innovative curriculum with enthusiastic teachers and volunteers, the Y has inspired thousands of children and is critical to the community's collective effort to improve the graduation rate and success of children.  During the summer of 2011, 88% of students who participated in Y Readers raised or maintained.  The Simmons YMCA supports Y Readers by providing resources to Albemarle Road Elementary, including a place for students to swim.

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THEIR HEALTH

  

ACTIVE ADULTS 55+: IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS
For more than 770 older adults, the Simmons YMCA is a daily destination for fellowship, fitness and lifelong learning- and a cup of coffee and conversation in our lobby.  We make a positive difference in the lives of our senior members through weekly health assessments, exercise classes, study groups, field trips and "lunch and learn" seminars.

 

YOUTH SPORTS AND FITNESS: OVERCOMING CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Today, one in every five children is overweight*.  The Simmons YMCA is the starting point for many youth to become physically active and develop healthy habits that they can carry with them throughout their lives.  This year, more than 4,300 children of all ages and abilities will participate in dance, tae kwon do, team sports, or home school physical education, and discover the values of fairness, cooperation and hard work.
*According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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THEIR FUTURE
ROOM IN THE INN-URBAN MINISTRIES PARTNERSHIP
In partnership with Urban Ministries, the Simmons YMCA opens its doors to provide shelter, food and companionship to 14 senior men who are homeless.  Volunteers and staff host this program twice a month from December through March. 

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Charitable gifts made to the YMCA of Greater Charlotte represent a gift to the entire YMCA mission. To help the most number of people in need, the YMCA uses donations where they can do the most good by pooling them together to strengthen the entire community. Because your gift is helping the YMCA provide life-transforming programs to adults and children, your gift is tax deductible.


YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.