THIRD THURSDAY - Capital District YMCA
Hello Capital District community leaders,
February marks Black History Month. The The Y (YMCA) has launched a new nationwide commitment, building on our longstanding commitment to help the next generation of young Black and Brown boys and girls become leaders in their communities, with the Capital District YMCA leading the effort. By engaging at least 100,000 Black and Brown youth annually in YMCA teen programs across the country, we hope to create access to academic, college readiness, professional development and public service opportunities that will put young people on the path to economic and socio- emotional stability. This will in turn bring greater prosperity, better health outcomes, fuller self-determination and generational wealth accumulation.
Here in the Capital Region, we launched our Black and Latino Achievers Program in 11 schools this year. They have attended events at Siena College and the University at Albany ; later this month, a group of juniors and seniors are embarking on a three day trip to visit the, University of Delaware , the 美国宾夕法尼亚大学 , and Cheney University. With our Adult Achievers and our staff, we have built a network of support and opportunities for these youth as they progress to the next stage of their lives. I encourage you to get involved; click here or send me an email to learn more.?
Thank you for your continued support of the Capital District YMCA .?
David Brown , President and CEO, Capital District YMCA
CDYMCA ANNOUNCES RENOVATIONS OF SOUTHERN SARATOGA YMCA
The Southern Saratoga YMCA in Clifton Park is getting $6 million in upgrades and improvements as part of an extensive renovation of the 30-year-old facility to better serve the changing needs of the community.
Work starting in February includes repurposing space to create more program areas; upgrading the lobby, mechanical and HVAC system; new technology capabilities and renovating the facade.
Read the Albany Business Review article here.
CDYMCA LAUNCHES ZUMBA FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS
As an anchor in the Capital District, the Y is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, knowing that these efforts create better opportunities for all. In the critical role as community advocate and partner, the Y is uniquely positioned to bring our community together. We are committed to bringing people with diverse backgrounds and experiences together to listen, learn, and share through programs, open community forums to discuss race and inequities, and by providing health and wellness programs to our immigrant and refugee population.
Our new women-only Zumba class features great music, fun dance moves, and helps build English-language skills for our newest Americans!?
IMMERSION DAY AT SIENA COLLEGE
On Saturday, February 10, our Black and Latino Achievers gathered at Siena College for an Immersion Day. They took tours of the campus, attended sessions on professional development and budgeting in college, worked with Adult Achievers, and met other students from around the Capital Region.?
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Southern Saratoga YMCA Pickleball Instructor Feature in Daily Gazette
"It doesn’t take long to figure out why Comito is much beloved as a pickleball instructor, and her background as a retired phys ed teacher for 32 years in the South Colonie School District shines through in this eye-opening lesson." The Daily Gazette reporter Mike MacAdam recently tried out pickleball with Southern Saratoga YMCA instructor Susan Comito!
GUILDERLAND INDOOR TRI
February 25
7:30 am
LUNAR NEW YEAR
February 17
Clifton Park Library and Southern Saratoga YMCA
11 am - 2 pm
Free and Open to All
STRIDES FOR THE Y
Bethlehem YMCA March 1-2