YMCA of the USA was recently honored with the prestigious Green Book Initiative Pioneer Award in the category of Lodging at the inaugural 2024 Celebration of Cultural Tourism Awards. Presented in collaboration with the National Tour Association, the award recognizes lodging establishments that played a vital role in the historic Negro Motorist Green Book (1936-1965). More than 50 YMCA locations across the country were named safe places for African American travelers to stay during the era of segregation in the late 1950s, demonstrating the Y's longstanding commitment to diversity, acceptance and hospitality for all. Accepting the award on behalf of the Y is Terri Harvill from the YMCA of Greater Birmingham (center) pictured with David Jackson and Karin Aaron from the Green Book Experience.
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YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs. To address the specific needs of communities, each YMCA is an independent organization, autonomous and separate from YMCA of the USA. They are required by the national constitution to pay annual dues, to refrain from discrimination and to support the YMCA mission. All other decisions are local choices, including programs offered, staffing and style of operation. Learn, Grow and Thrive with a Career at the Y Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you'll discover more than a job-you'll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. Our staff members-of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and life experiences-enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation's health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors. The Y ensures that everyone has the opportunity to become healthier, more confident, connected and secure. Search for open positions at Ys across the U.S. and at the national office: hwww.ymca.net/career-opportunities/open-positions For regular updates on Y initiatives and information related to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, please follow The Y (YMCA) on LinkedIn at https://www.dhirubhai.net/company/ymca/
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https://www.ymca.org/
YMCA of the USA的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 超过 10,001 人
- 总部
- Chicago，IL
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1844
- 领域
- National Resource Office for YMCAs in the United States、Youth Development、Healthy Living和Social Responsibility
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Congratulations to the YMCA of Greater Brandywine for becoming the first Y in the country to receive this prestigious certification from the Medical Fitness Association.
"This is a big step toward building a modern healthcare continuum that includes fitness and nutrition expertise from qualified providers.” — Heather W. Wilson, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at YGBW ---- We are excited to share that the YMCA of Greater Brandywine has made history as the first YMCA association in the nation - and the only facilities in Pennsylvania - to achieve Medical Fitness Facility Certification from the Medical Fitness Association! ?? Congrats to Team YGBW - with special thanks to Bertram L. Lawson II, Heather Worthy Wilson, Verónica López, Jackie Canan, Terri Edgar ??????????, Katharine Doochack, ARM, Karen Birmingham, M.S., SHRM-SCP, Natalia M. Gallon-Garcia???????????? - and our dedicated Wellness staff. And, thank you to David Flench, FACHE, MBA for your partnership as we collectively and positively impact public health. https://lnkd.in/gdnPVXG6
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Ys all over the US are looking for the right people. https://bit.ly/3z4NhRQ
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The L.L.Bean Bootmobile was a highlight of last week's grand opening of a new store in Indianapolis, but I think the real star of the event was the strong partnership between L.L.Bean and the Y. I was honored to join YMCA of Greater Indianapolis President and CEO Gregg Hiland to recognize L.L.Bean's generous $10,000 gift to the local Y, and to celebrate our larger national partnership. Since 2022, L.L.Bean has donated $2.3 million to help YMCA of the USA give outdoor summer camp experiences to nearly 30,000 kids who otherwise might not have had the opportunity. Thank you for your partnership and shared commitment to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to support their health and wellness by spending time outside.? #YMCA #BeAnOutsider
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Veterans are a big part of our Y family and we are committed to giving back to those who served our country. This #VeteransDay we are proud to partner with our friends at the National Park Service to help active military families embrace the great outdoors by introducing them to the beauty of our incredible national parks ??
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If you’ve heard the term "bridgebuilding" and wondered about its meaning – I invite you to read the latest update about the Team Up Project. An initiative of Catholic Charities USA, Habitat for Humanity International, Interfaith America and YMCA of the USA, Team Up’s mission is to empower people to build connections across differences through shared service within their local communities. With a piece published on Medium, we’re sharing stories of Team Up projects from across the country where real bridgebuilding is happening. We’re also announcing an expansion to 32 new communities and taking a moment to thank the early funders who recognize the value of our efforts. The work unfolding is inspiring. Join us. #TeamUpForUnity https://lnkd.in/excdgN5T
A National Collaboration to Serve & Unite our Communities
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Did you know volunteering can help teens build confidence, develop teamwork and other essential life skills, make new friends, and even explore potential career paths? Whether they're looking to fulfill service hours for school, have a cause they are passionate about, or simply want to give back to their community but don't know where to begin, here are some ideas to get the teens in your life started on their volunteer journey. #teenvolunteer #communityservice
24 Volunteer Ideas for Teens
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To help bridge the digital divide and give more students access to the tools and resources they need to succeed academically, we are teaming up with The Achievery, a free online learning platform for K-12 students created by AT&T to bring this innovative resource to many of our Y before and afterschool programs nationwide. We believe helping students thrive in digital learning environments will not only narrow the homework gap but also help build critical digital literacy skills. Learn more about this exciting new partnership ?? https://lnkd.in/eve2jEih
YMCA of the USA and The AchieverySM collaborate to Bridge Digital Divide for Students Nationwide
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#IndigenousPeoplesDay. To honor the contributions and to stand in solidarity with Native and Indigenous communities, the Y encourages you to learn more about this important holiday from the people and communities themselves. Watch this video to learn more.