SHIFTING TO SUPPORT ONLINE SCHOOL Traditionally, fall marks the start of the YMCA’s extensive afterschool enrichment in 23 elementary schools across 3 districts. As Lane County’s largest afterschool child care provider, your Y served 886 STUDENTS last school year alone...
HOW IS THE YMCA DOING THIS YEAR? I’m asked this a lot these days. It recognizes that we are an organization that brings people together and fosters relationships in light of a global pandemic that makes it necessary to keep...
KT TINDAL TO BE REMEMBERED AT THE NEW Y Linda and JT Tindal, as well as their daughter Sevrina, will always grieve the loss of their 28-yearold son and brother, KT, in a tragic car accident in 2018. In the...
Caring For Our Community In all 133 years, the Eugene Family YMCA has not had a year quite like 2020. It’s hard to imagine circumstances more difficult in which to respond than a global pandemic. Then, catastrophic wildfires, oppressive smoke...
RON KADRMAS FINDS INCREASED MOBILITY AT THE Y Your Y is a place where you can prioritize your health and wellbeing, regardless of age, experience or ability. Members have the opportunity to try new exercises and challenge themselves every day...
YOUTH LEADERS LEARN ROLE OF TRAUMA Sixty-five Youth Development Staff from your Y’s afterschool, early learning and playcare programs recently attended a professional development training focused on trauma-informed care for youth, led by Elaine Walters from the Trauma Healing Project...
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS VITAL TO HEALTH It’s obvious that the Y’s fitness classes promote healthy habits and physical activity, which is shown to improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of chronic disease. What’s not obvious is what happens in those...
