THE Y FOR

HEALTHY LIVING

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.

YMCA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY • GIVING
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Social Responsibility

With a long-standing track record of addressing San Diego County’s most pressing social issues related to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, every year, the Y is a place where those in need the most know that they can come to their local branch for support.

“Homeless, without a car, a mother of a nine-month old and a 22-month old, I was new to La Jolla and I did not know where to go for help. By the grace of God, I ended up in the lobby of the La Jolla YMCA.

I had one bag of clothes, one bag of toys, nowhere to live and I was very scared. When I arrived at the Y, the staff was so kind and compassionate; they offered my family and me an opportunity to apply for a scholarship to use the facility and their abundant resources to get back on my feet.

I was amazed at how many activities were offered for all ages. I was more amazed by the freedom and peace that I felt knowing my children and I had been welcomed to such a safe and healthy environment full of genuinely caring people.

Through the assistance of the La Jolla YMCA, my children have enjoyed classes such as gymnastics, swimming and Kids ZumbAtomic and the fabulous preschool and Playcare programs.

Because of this opportunity, I was also able to return to a healthy lifestyle by finding housing and enjoying adult conversation with other Y members. The Y has helped me return normalcy to our lives. I honestly don’t know where I would be today without the Y. I am a more confident, responsible mother and woman with two very happy children.”

Gwen, La Jolla YMCA

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