THE Y FOR
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
We focus our work in three key areas, because nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors are fundamental to strengthening communities.
PENINSULA FAMILY YMCA
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ANNUAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN
Peninsula YMCA Night at Miguel's
Tuesday, MARCH 13th
Help raise funds for the Y's Annual Support Campaign on March 13th at Miguel's Cocina in Point Loma (2912 Shelter Island Drive)- bring this flyer and your friends for lunch or dinner and 15% of your food & beverage purchase will be donated to the Peninsula YMCA's Annual Support Campaign!
Your YM CA is Changing Lives
Below
are just a few examples of how community support allows the YMCA to
help all people realize their fullest potential. Every year, over 200
volunteers raise hundreds of thousands of dollars that allows us to say "Yes!" to all those who
come through our doors, regardless of financial disposition. Please
consider supporting this worthwhile effort!Special Events
Peninsula FAMILY YMCA
2012 Annual Support Campaign
At the Peninsula Family YMCA, strengthening the foundations of community is our cause. We're here to meet the need for a positive and safe environment for kids, families and seniors to learn grow and thrive.The Annual Support Campaign directly assists our local community with scholarships, accessible services for health & wellness and new programs to meet community needs. Our Y enriches the lives of 1 out of 11 households on the Peninsula and provides assistance to over 350 families to participate. We can do more!
Our Goal Our Cause
Our 2012 campaign will raise $200,000 in order to:
- Provide direct financial assistance for programs and membership to fulfill our mission of helping ALL people realize their fullest potential.
- Initiate leadership programs for teens, supporting youth development and building blocks for social responsibility.
- Lead the way in supporting healthy living with activities at schools, group instruction for seniors and personal support to reach wellness goals.
We are confident that together, we can accomplish this goal.
JOIN US - WE COULD USE SOMEONE LIKE YOU!
Monthly giving opportunities
$10 per month...
Enables a child to attend a week-long Summer Camp, creating an experience that lasts a lifetime!$25 per month...
Enables six children to learn how to swim at the Y, creating water safe kids in a positive and motivating environment!$50 per month...
Makes it possible for a Family in your community to become involved Members of the Y for an entire year, allowing them to be active together!$100 per month...
Allows a teen to participate in the YMCA Youth & Government program which grows our future community leaders!$250 per month...
Enables two children to attend YMCA after-school programs 5 days per week for the entire school year, keeping them safe and engaged in enriching activities! Stories of Everyday Impact
Tamara & Lauren's Story
"The Peninsula Family YMCA is a healthy, fun, encouraging and wonderful place that I have been lucky enough, this past summer, to have my daughter attend. She made new friends that she keeps in touch with and even goes to the same school with this year.The entire staff was so thoughtful, patient and compassionate. They never made me feel "less" because I had to use financial assistance due to a recent move and divorce. I had to do what was best for my family, and the YMCA was so accommodating and kind through it all.
My daughter, Lauren and I are now Peninsula YMCA members and always will be! We enjoy swimming together in the pool and hot tub. My daughter and I would have been bored all summer had it not been for the YMCA. Lauren was able to attend summer camp, which gave me the opportunity to look for full-time work. We are forever grateful to the Y and get a good feeling every time we pull into the driveway.
Thank you to everyone at the YMCA!"
Tamara Rogers and Lauren Moore
The Watson Family
"My son, Adam, became a participant in the YMCA water polo program in February 2011, attending every session offered since then. In June of 2011 Adam chose to enroll in the San Diego Junior Lifeguard program. He took the Junior Lifeguard Prep course through the YMCA. With the YMCA staff support and conditioning received through the water polo program he passed the test with flying colors. Throughout July/August 2011, he attended Junior Lifeguards every weekday and the YMCA water polo program on Saturdays. As if that was not enough, he asked me if he could take private lessons with Coach Ken at 7:30 a.m. before school on Tuesday and Thursdays to perfect his skills even more, which he has done for the last three months!Over the last year, and as a direct result of his participation in this program, I have seen Adam grow and develop in ways I never imagined including physical strength, endurance, confidence, and a newly found interest in exercise and healthy living. Coach Ken has been an amazing mentor to Adam. His teaching style is fun yet tough and realistic. Adam looks to Ken as a role model and I truly believe that the skills that he has taught Adam will benefit him in every avenue of life. The memories heβs had through his experience in this program and with the many friends he has made will stay with him forever."
Dawn W., YMCA member and mom of Adam, age 13
The Rooney Family
"Our two boys, David, who is 7, and Patrick, who is 5, were so happy in their swim lessons with Marlena. She is nurturing and fun and she has a unique gift for understanding what each child needs from her. While Patrick took to swimming rather naturally, David has always been anxious in the water - swimming has not come easily, and this is really frustrating for a kid who wants to surf! Marlena understood that he needed to trust her, first, before he would allow her to teach him. So she built that trust and then pushed him to keep trying a little harder each lesson.After just a few lessons, we were thrilled to see him swim the way across the pool on his own! And he came out of the pool with a huge smile on the face, knowing that he had finally overcome his fear of the water. David is not just a good swimmer now - a huge relief for us in terms of safety - he is also a more confident kid. We are so grateful to Marlena, and to the Y, for taking such good care of our boys!"
Martha
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