Activate your commitment to diversity and inclusion in the Queen City by supporting Native American authors, artists and business owners during #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. Pick up a new book penned by a Native American author or take the entire family out to a Native American-owned shop, restaurant or art gallery – ask questions and get your children involved!

Our tree is up and we are ready to “Sleigh the Holiday!”

💝 This Giving Tuesday, consider donating your time and volunteer for one of our many opportunities to give back to our community. 🙌 ⬇️ Full list of opportunities: https://bit.ly/ymcavolunteeropportunities 🍱 Provide food for neighbors in need at our Food Shares! 🤝 Build relationships by being a buddy for youth in our Adaptive Sports Program! 📚Create safe spaces for kids to learn and grow in literacy programs like Y Readers! 📋 Help run fundraising race events and other community gatherings! No matter the event or program you choose, your efforts are impacting lives and showing our community that we are here for them. ❤

During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we invite you to take the opportunity to connect with Native American individuals and communities in and around the Charlotte area. Discover Native and Indigenous communities living around us and explore ways you can connect, learn and support: native-land.ca

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, Charlotte! 🍁 We’re Grateful today and every day for our incredible community. Thank you for trusting the YMCA to strengthen our bonds, enrich lives, and build a stronger, healthier future together. Wishing you all a day filled with love, joy, and gratitude.

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte encourages our community to take the opportunity to reflect during #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. What do you think of when you hear the term “Native American?” Many traditional stereotypes and biases are unknowingly hurtful, disrespectful and inaccurate. Take the first step by recognizing and reflecting – then visit siouxymca.org/resources for videos and resources by Native American individuals and communities on this topic.

In honor of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we encourage our community to learn about the contributions, achievements and struggles of Native Americans through their own words. Visit nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov for resources featuring the work and viewpoints of Native American individuals and communities.

Happy Veteran’s Day 🇺🇸! Today, we are recognizing one of our own veterans and sharing gratitude with all who’ve served. Ron Horn, an Irvine, KY native, applies skills learned in the Air Force and Army to his role at the Y daily as Vice President of IT. With almost a decade of military experience specializing in cryptography, a form of electric warfare and intelligence, Ron learned leadership, accountability and loyalty, as well as experience working with individuals from other cultures and backgrounds – all of which have translated well to his work at the Y. Ron appreciates that the Y embraces military families and veterans through military memberships, volunteer opportunities and childcare as well its’ overall genuine compassion for people and serving others. Ron, who played baseball while stationed in Japan, now enjoys playing music and golf. Learn about our Military offerings here: https://tinyurl.com/mvh9xcpj