Third Thursday - April 18
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“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King
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Hello Capital District community leaders,
This quote has been sitting with me as I reflect on our President’s Award celebration last month (photos below), which was held at Brown’s Revolution Hall in Troy. If you didn’t have an opportunity to attend, I can share that it was a night that truly embodied community. As loved ones, acquaintances, colleagues, and supporters gathered, the room was loud with laughter and conversation. Everywhere you turned, folks were shaking hands, embracing, catching up, taking pictures together. Looking around, I felt so grateful to be here after years of pandemic-related distancing.
However, it wasn’t just the atmosphere that made me feel this way – it was central purpose of the event: to honor and thank some remarkable people who have made a huge impact on the Capital District YMCA community over the last year.
Take our friend Congressman Paul Tonko, for example. As our Lifetime Achievement honoree, he has been a powerful YMCA supporter and ally for years. We announced at the President’s Awards that, through the Congressman’s leadership and with the advocacy and support of Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, the Capital District YMCA was able to secure $1 million in federal funding to support the renovations and expansion currently underway at our Southern Saratoga location. This funding will allow us to enhance and reimagine our community and youth-focused spaces to ensure individuals of all ages have access to fun, safe, educational, and health-promoting programming.
Consider, too, another honoree: our friend Cedric Carter, who was instrumental in helping the Capital District YMCA navigate the pandemic. He has not only left an indelible mark on the Y’s history, but his hours spent coaching and mentoring our Black and Latino Achievers youth has left a powerful impression on them as well.
A community is defined by the actions of its members, and this year’s President’s Awards celebration reminded me of just how great our community can be, and just how central the YMCA is to that community.
A huge round of thanks again to our amazing President's Award recipients:
Dave Brown, President and CEO, Capital District YMCA
Were You SEEN?
We had such a blast celebrating with everyone! Huge shout out to all of the supporters and friends who joined us - It was a fabulous evening. Already counting down the days until next year's event!?
Easter Fun Across the Capital Region
Our Capital District YMCA branches were a all a buzz this Easter with Easter hunts, arts and crafts, and other community activities. Check out the cute photos here.
Also, a HUGE THANK YOU to our Greenbush Y community and our friends at Southern Rensselear County Rotary who delivered 25 Easter baskets to Circles of Mercy in Rensselear for their Easter Baskets for Cate's Kids program.
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Lally Learning Center Brings Outer Space to Life
Did you catch this year's solar eclipse? Our little ones at Lally Early Learning Center didn't want to miss out on this cosmic event, so our teachers got creative. They built an inflatable space lab, thanks to the brilliant Ms. Lori, to immerse the kids in the wonders of space. Who knows, maybe one day they'll be the ones exploring the stars!
Does this look like fun? We still have summer camp openings available!
Connections: Special Olympics and CDYMCA
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Did you know that every Thursday night, the Schenectady Y branch is the place the?Special Olympics New York?Capital Region basketball team comes to practice? The Capital District YMCA is honored to join forces with the incredible Special Olympics community - we love having your team join us every week and we will continue to cheering for you all!
You are invited to the Salute Awards Sneaker Ball Fundraiser to benefit our Black & Latino Achievers program!
Business Formal (Black Tie Optional)
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Albany Capital Center 55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY
HEALTHY KIDS DAY?
Multiple Locations
April 20, 2024
FREE and open to the public. Games, animals, face painting, and more! Join us - Healthy Kids Day is fun for the whole family.
Sponsored by NBT Bank
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF TEENS
Bethlehem YMCA
Wednesday, April 24
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
An overview of the latest research on teenage brain development. Examines special challenges faced by this age group.
Registration Required!
PICKLE FOR A CAUSE
Greene County YMCA Saturday, May 18
Join us Saturday, May 18 at Sleepy Hollow Lake for three divisions of pickleball tournaments (beginner, intermediate, and advanced).
Registration Required!
Capital District YMCA
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