after school programs. As a nonprofit,
we’re helping to close achievement
gaps and to nurture potential. To us,
each youth program has its own
impact. We serve all communities but
focus on the underserved. In the
summer, when the students have no
access to meals at school, we provide
healthy lunches at no cost.”
“We help children learn, grow and
thrive through childhood and become
positive, productive adults serving our
community,” says Carrie.
That also includes “learning events,”
where kids can get mentors, tutoring,
and college and career readiness.
The YMCA teaches kids about the
social responsibility of giving back to
the community by partnering with
other nonprofit efforts.
The prime example of this is the
annual Síclovía (Sick-low-vee-a) Event.
It's San Antonio’s largest health and
wellness event. They hold it twice per
year, and it serves 120,000 people
annually.
Stephanie says the event originated
in Colombia. She described it as a time
the streets are opened up for people to
walk, bike, run, skateboard or walk
their dogs.
“This allows residents to get to
know the city from a different
viewpoint,” Stephanie says. “It’s closed
to cars and motor vehicles. We work
with local business and nonprofits, and
introduce the community to them. The
route is six miles, round trip, and we
use it to talk about health and
wellness. It’s a free event.”
Besides being a place known for
exercising and recreating, the YMCA
also has a Healthy Living program. It
focuses on financial classes, lifestyle
changes and nutrition education and
physical activity to address chronic
disease.
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It also offers a program on diabetes,
that has attracted 300 participants and
is still growing.
Lifestyle change programs help
people deal with stress, mental and
emotional issues and in getting into
better physical shape.
Carrie says the YMCA has two
teaching kitchens.
“It’s also healthy lifestyle and
cooking and is open to families so they
can do things together and bond,” she
says. “They learn and cook together.”
This is a beneficial program, Stephanie
says, because it helps navigate the
stigma that healthy foods are more
expensive.
“We work with them on meal plans
to fit their budgetary needs,” she says.
“We introduce new healthy foods into
their lifestyle, as opposed to packaged
or fast foods.”
The YMCAs, evidenced by the “C” in
in their name, also have a chaplain on
duty to provide prayer and insight.
Boerne Family YMCA
820 Adler Rd., Boerne, TX 78006 | ph. (830) 815-1040
Davis-Scott Family YMCA
1213 Iowa St., SAT 78203 | ph. (210) 532-0932
D.R. Semmes Family YMCA at TriPoint
3233 N. St. Mary's, SAT 78212 | ph. (210) 246-9622
Harvey E. Najim Family YMCA
3122 Roosevelt Ave., SAT 78214 | ph. 210-538-0555
Mays Family YMCA at Stone Oak
21654 Blanco Rd., SAT 78260 | ph. (210) 497-7088
Mays Family YMCA at Potranco
8765 Hwy 151 Access Rd., SAT 78245 | ph. (210) 901-6622
Schertz Family YMCA
621 Westchester, Schertz, TX 78154 | ph. (210) 619-1900
Thousand Oaks Family YMCA
16103 Henderson Pass, SAT 78232 | ph. (210) 494-5292
Walzem Family YMCA
5538 Walzem, Windcrest, TX 78218 | ph. (210) 656-5777
YMCA Youth Development
(Day Camps, After School, Y Early Learning Centers)
231 E. Rhapsody, SAT 78216 | ph. (210) 924-2277
Camp Flaming Arrow
190 Flaming Arrow Rd., Hunt, TX 78024 | ph. (830) 238-4631
www.ymcasatx.org
“ We have partnered with the YMCA for several years
now. They’re more than just a client to us. They are
essential for the health of our community
and children. We love everything
they stand for and we try to do what
we can to bring light and awareness
to the services they offer.” Hunter Woolfolk,
Be A Light.
Co-President DOCUmation
Give. The YMCA relies on fundraising.
It focuses on individuals and company
support and has a $1.8 million fundraising
goal. The funding will help with capital
projects, such as Phase Two at the Boerne
YMCA. The plans include an outdoor pool
and gym with expanded indoor space.
Other projects include an all-inclusive
baseball field and playground at Cibolo,
field renovations at the Mays Family
YMCA at Stone Oak and reinvesting in
infrastructure and expansion in San
Antonio. Volunteer. YMCA also relies
on volunteers. They are needed for the
fundraising campaigns, Síclovía, advocate
work and in youth sports. New YMCA on
the way. San Antonio’s 12th YMCA slated
to open in early July, in Cibolo.
“ What I love about the YMCA is their shared value in
commitment to community. Their programs serve the needs
of our community, both child and adult. From child care,
sports, and leadership development to fitness, family
camps, and wellness, they have something for every
member of our community. Without the
YMCA, many parents wouldn’t have
access to programs like this. It’s
important we support the organizations
that allow our community to thrive.” Preston Woolfolk,
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