Joining a gym that gives back socially, develops youth in the community and cares about your wellness is much different than joining a gym that collects your money.

It’s a daily struggle of mine and many others I’m sure—mom or not—to find time to workout daily for an hour.

The Y’s Safety Around Water program can help you make sure children learn essential water safety skills, which can open up a world of possibilities for them to satisfy their curiosity safely.

Working with our generous donors, the Y provides everyone the opportunity to be healthy and thrive, to connect with others and contribute to a better community.

Every year I am blessed to have numerous staff give 110 percent every day for three months. It’s a privilege to work with each of them, and there’s something special when I see them gain life changing experiences from those campers and camp.

If you have never tried swimming, I encourage you to give it a shot. If you need a refresher on technique, sign up for group or private swim lessons here at the Y.

As we enter this New Year a challenge to each of is to commit ourselves to excellence as we run our own race. With these qualities in mind we can do more and be better than ever as we take on the challenge of life.

My idea of quality time spent with my loved ones changed. I craved meaningful time spent with family and friends.

Maybe, just maybe, we as a nation are coming around to the idea that our happiness does not come from having the latest fashions, gadgets or toys. Instead, happiness comes from experiences.

Every fall, our staff is eager to participate in our United Way workplace campaign. We see every day the impact that the United Way has on our community

During our last week of Camp Thompson Resident Camp I asked some of our campers to write letters home and tell their parents about the experiences they have at camp.

Not only are they finding the fun in the work, they are doing the work that matters most. Hard work turns into fun work when what you are doing makes a difference.

Research shows that participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning among children. But in addition to learning lifesaving water safety skills, children can increase their physical activity by swimming.

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Solutions to childhood obesity, lack of physical activity and food insecurity require difficult lifestyle changes. Teaching healthy habits is at the heart of how the Y supports the development of over nine million youth annually.