YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles

Meet Maria Mendoza, Family Director at South-East Rio Vista Family YMCA. One of Maria's responsibilities is to provide activities for the senior program at the center. Normally there are around 100 seniors who attend daily, but when she hosts a seniors special event 200+ come to enjoy! Events held include a dances for Valentine's Day, St Patrick's Day, a Mothers & Father’s Day Celebration, and Summer Lua. She also encourages participants to dress the event's theme, and they all participate and have fun. Grateful to have her on the team! Thank you, Maria, for being a part of building stronger communities. Interested in learning more about activities in your local Y? Visit: https://lnkd.in/g3yC2pEq or our link in bio! #ymca #LosAngeles #HispanicHeritageMonth #senioractivites

Did you know that our FeedLA program has served over 14 MILLION pounds of fresh produce since it started in 2020? Thanks to the support and collaboration of our centers, partners, volunteers, and team members the LA Y has been helping to reduce food insecurity for the past four years through weekly food distributions that also give families essential supplies, nutrition education, and other critical resources. One of these partners is the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation - we are so grateful for their continued support of the LA Y and our Los Angeles community! Together, we make possible happen! To learn more, visit our link in bio or go directly to: ymcaLA.org/feedla #ymca #LosAngeles #nonprofitorganization #community #givebacktothecommunity #FEEDLA #LADodgers #letsgododgers

Today, we were thrilled to welcome California State Attorney General Rob Bonta to meet with California YMCA Youth & Government SVP Lisa Van Ingen Pope and #YMCALA President & CEO Victor Dominguez. We talked about AG Bonta's commitment to supporting young people and building stronger communities, and how we can?create more opportunities for our youth in Y&G to learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you Rob Bonta! ?#losangelesyouth #mlc #ymca #leadchange

Meet Angel Licea, Membership Representative at North Valley Family YMCA. He is incredible with our members, always making them feel heard and appreciated. He goes above and beyond for the center and is always there to support his fellow coworkers. Thank You Angel for helping strengthen our communities! #ymca #LosAngeles #HispanicHeritageMonth

Eliminating barriers to youth sports programs, since 2022 the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles has offered all youth sports and youth sports leagues for free to members. This has allowed thousands of children and young people to participate in Jr. LA Clippers basketball, Los Angeles Kings Ball Hockey, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Baseball, Softball, T-Ball and Coach Pitch, LA Galaxy Youth Soccer, SCGA Junior Golf, Volleyball and Flag Football leagues at the Y, season after season, for no cost. There is no arguing the positive impact that youth sports has on the lives of young people. It’s why I’m proud to lead a program department that understands its value for young people. #WeAreYouthDevelopment Positive Coaching Alliance

In the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles would like to recognize Oscar Rodriguez, the Operations Executive at Mid Valley Family YMCA At the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, Oscar launched the food distribution program at Mid Valley Family YMCA. He went on to help launch an emergency childcare program at Valley Presbyterian Hospital, providing free childcare and virtual learning to the children of essential frontline healthcare workers. Oscar continues his journey by serving as Operations Executive Director of Mid Valley Family YMCA. Oscar's unwavering commitment to serve has impacted the lives of countless individuals and families in our communities. His passion and dedication to uplifting others has been the foundation of his career and continues to drive his work today. Oscar, and his family, exemplify the LA Y's work to be well, do good and lead change. We are proud that he is a part of our team. Thank you Oscar for helping strengthen our communities. #ymca #LosAngeles #HispanicHeritageMonth

Last Friday, Ketchum-Downtown YMCA hosted its 31st Annual Stair Climb and Urban Hike! Participants climbed the stairs of the U.S. Bank Tower, and our Urban Hikers took a journey through Downtown Los Angeles. We thank everyone who donated and generously contributed to help our communities of Los Angeles. We also thank our partners and sponsors for their support making this event possible: Presented by: U.S. Bank In Partnership with: Silverstein Properties BMO Wells Fargo Herbalife D.A. Davidson Companies KPMG UCLA Health Golden Road Brewing EY PineBridge Investments The Bloc Brookfield Properties Reed Smith LLP Supporters: Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. City National Bank Capital Group DTLA Alliance #ymca #LosAngeles #StairClimb4LA #YMCAUrbanHike

Last night, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles hosted its 142nd Annual Celebration. This event is a celebration of the impact team members and volunteers generated for our children, youth, families, and communities over the year across Los Angeles County. During the event, volunteers were honored for their years of dedication and partnership. The work of the Y isn't possible without the support of the thousands of volunteers across LA. We are so proud and grateful for all our team members, volunteers, and supporters like you who make the LA Y The Center for Community Well-Being in Los Angeles. #ymca #LosAngeles #community #nonprofitorganization #youthdevelopment #socialimpact

The Y’s mission is to strengthen our communities and empower our youth. One of our Board Members Chelsea Crowder-Luke shares what the Y means to her. Chelsea Crowder-Luke #ymca #LosAngeles #nonprofitorganization #community #givebacktothecommunity

In the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles would like to recognize Marisol Garcia De La Cruz, Membership Coordinator at East Valley Family YMCA. “Marisol has truly been a remarkable asset to our team. Her welcoming nature instantly puts everyone at ease, creating an environment where both staff and members feel valued and supported. She goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone feels like they belong, taking the time to listen, understand, and respond to individual needs. Her genuine care for others shines through in every interaction, positively impacting the lives of everyone she encounters. In addition to her outstanding interpersonal skills Marisol has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in meeting enrollment and budget goals. Her dedication to achieving these targets is evident in her strategic approach and attention to detail. As Marisol has worked her way up through the Y and worked in various areas, she understands the importance of balancing organizational goals with the needs of the community, and they do so with grace and efficiency. Our YMCA has a bright future ahead because without a doubt, Marisol shows up every day to ensure that we can continue to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.” Thank you Marisol for helping strengthen our communities. #ymca #LosAngeles #HispanicHeritageMonth