Gaston County Family YMCA

A Big Thank You to First Horizon Bank! ???? We are incredibly grateful to First Horizon Bank for their generous support of the Stowe Family YMCA Capital Campaign! Their commitment to our growth helps us continue making a meaningful impact in our community. Not only did they present a generous donation to our CEO, Sharon Padgett, but they also provided 100 Hornets/First Horizon Bank basketballs for kids in our Youth Sports and Afterschool programs! These gifts will bring smiles, fun, and opportunities for young athletes to grow and play. Thank you, First Horizon Bank, for believing in our mission and investing in the future of our community! ?? #FirstHorizonBank #GastonYMCA #CommunitySupport #YouthSports

?? Celebrating Our Incredible Team! ?? At the Y, our people make a difference, and today we’re celebrating some amazing work anniversaries! ?? Susan Davidson – 20 years of dedication and impact ?? Richard Hamilton – 17 years of service and leadership ?? Karl Reavis – 11 years of commitment to our mission (not pictured) ?? Jessica Woodward – 26 years of making a difference ?? Sabre Ibrahim – 2 years of passion and growth Each of you brings something special to the Y, and we’re beyond grateful for all you do! Thank you for your hard work, heart, and dedication to our community. Here's to many more years of making a difference! #ForABetterUs #YFamily #WorkAnniversary #ThankYou

Leadership, Laughter, and…Potatoes? ?? Today, our CEO, Sharon Padgett, was the guest speaker for Leadership Gaston, delivering an engaging and insightful talk on?“Leadership and the Potato!” She explored different leadership styles and shared practical ways to be a successful leader—encouraging attendees to be?Zappers?(those who energize and uplift) rather than?Sappers?(those who drain and discourage). In true Sharon fashion, she blended inspiration with humor, even incorporating a?Mr. Potato Head?to drive home her points! ???? We’re grateful for her leadership and the positive impact she makes every day. #LeadershipGaston #YMCALeadership #BeAZapper #StrongerTogether

Exciting Opportunity at the Warlick Family YMCA! We're looking for a Wellness Director to join our team and lead our health and wellness programs! If you're passionate about fitness, dedicated to improving lives, and ready to create impactful community wellness programs, this role is for you. As our Wellness Director, you'll be at the forefront of member engagement, program development, and staff management at our vibrant YMCA. Check out the full job description and apply here: https://lnkd.in/exx4dGxa #YMCA #WellnessDirector #FitnessLeadership #HealthandWellness #CareerOpportunity

Our very own Sharon Padgett, CEO of the Gaston County Family YMCA, recently sat down with Maney and Lauren on Kiss 95.1 FM to discuss the incredible relief efforts the Gaston County Family YMCA has spearheaded on behalf of the North Carolina Alliance of YMCAs, Inc. in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Sharon shares how more than 18 participating YMCAs have stepped up to provide vital support including transporting supplies, providing shelter and evacuation, and even hot showers and power for communities in Western North Carolina. With teamwork at its core, YMCAs have delivered essential supplies through six large box-truck loads (and counting) to areas like YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, the YMCA of Western North Carolina, and the Williams YMCA of Avery County. Sharon also highlights the impactful ways you can continue to get involved to help those in need during this time. Together, we are stronger, and our collective impact has made a meaningful difference in rebuilding lives. We're grateful to every YMCA and community member who has contributed. Let’s keep this incredible momentum going! Listen to the full interview here to learn more: Kiss 95.1 Interview: https://lnkd.in/eTdwUK82 #HurricaneHeleneRelief #YMCA #CommunityImpact #GastonYMCA #Volunteer #maneyandlauren #95.1kissfm #ncallianceofymca

Join Our Team! The Gaston County Family YMCA is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Program Director to lead innovative programs that shape the future of our community's youth. If you're passionate about youth leadership, program development, and creating impactful experiences for young people, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference! https://lnkd.in/eKkMMuV5 Be part of a mission-driven organization that inspires youth to reach their full potential! #YouthDevelopment #LeadershipOpportunity #YMCA #Charlotte #Nonprofit #JobOpening #YouthPrograms

We are incredibly grateful to our members, the community, and fellow YMCAs across the state for their continued support and generosity in helping our mountain neighbors recover from Hurricane Helene. Today, we gathered essential supplies and will be heading to Avery County tomorrow to deliver much-needed relief items. The collaborative spirit of the YMCA is stronger than ever, and together, we are making a difference where it’s needed most. #HurricaneHelene #YMCA #CommunitySupport #HurricaneRelief #StrongerTogether

The Gaston County Family YMCA was featured on @wccbcharlotte News, sharing the urgent needs of communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and highlighting our ongoing donation process set in motion by YMCAs across North Carolina. The Gaston County Family YMCAs are spearheading the effort to gather and move donations to our affected Ys in the mountains. We are so grateful to WCCB for helping us spread our message and the needs of our neighbors. We're still collecting essential items to help those affected by the storm, and your support is making a difference! Please continue to bring your supplies to our Pharr, Stowe, or Warlick Family YMCA locations. Check out this article to learn more about how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/ecuCmNyH Every bit helps as we work together to support those in need! Learn more about what we need here: https://lnkd.in/eUgMWqtn #ncymcaalliance #hurricane #HurricaneHelene #n#NCStrong #hurricanerelief s# ymca# #bettertogether #williamaverycountyymca #northwesterncarolinas #gastoncountyfamilyymca #belmontnc #stanleync #mounthollync #gastonianc #lowellnc #mcadenvillenc #WCCB

Hurricane Helen Relief Update from our drop-off point in Avery County: We recently received an inspiring update from Trey Oakley, CEO of the Williams YMCA of Avery County, one of the YMCA locations your donations are directly impacting. As Trey shared, "The destruction we’ve seen is almost indescribable." Roads are washed out, power lines are down, and homes are damaged, but the resilience of these communities is undeniable. At the Williams YMCA, Trey described how they’ve become "a collection and distribution site as well as a shelter for 130 first responders." Your contributions are helping provide immediate relief to families in need. Trey, is a master motivator and connector and is leading volunteers and agencies like Samaritan's Purse to coordinate efforts swiftly and effectively. However, the work is far from over. With cold weather approaching, Trey emphasized, "Ongoing weekly support will be essential." The community needs: - Heavy blankets and sleeping bags - Warm clothing (adults, children, and babies) - Thermal socks, jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves - PPE like chemical-resistant suits and respirators due to toxic water and mud https://lnkd.in/e2fXT4HY Please continue to bring your donations to the Pharr, Warlick, and Stowe YMCAs. Let's ensure these communities are prepared for the months ahead. THANK YOU for everything you all are doing! Together, we can get through this! #NCStrong #HurricaneHelene #HurricaneRelief #hurricane #gastoncountyfamilyymca #WilliamAveryCountyYMCA #YMCAStrongerTogether #northwesterncarolinas #ymcablueridge #belmontnc #stanleync #mounthollync #gastonianc #mcadenvillenc

Hurricane Helene has shaken our mountain communities, but they are not broken. We’re incredibly grateful to see the YMCA mission in action, as donations pour in from YMCAs across the country to support our neighbors in need. These donations have made their way to YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, Williams YMCA of Avery County, and YMCA of Western NC. A special thank you to Goldsboro YMCA, Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA, Tom A. Finch YMCA, and so many more for your generosity and the action of your members and community! Together, we are making a difference on the mountain. Please continue to donate! The most urgent needs now are to prepare for cold weather and toxic conditions. - Heavy Duty Jackets - Gloves - Hats - Scarves - Hard and Tow Warmers - Sleeping Bags - PPE Supplies like chemical resistant suits, gloves and respirators. Learn more about how you can help: https://lnkd.in/e2fXT4HY