ADVOCACY

The Arizona State Alliance was established to provide a unified effort to address increased scrutiny facing the non-profit sector. The Arizona State Alliance is comprised of three corporate YMCA's: The Valley of the Sun YMCA, YMCA of Southern AZ, and Prescott YMCA of Yavapai County.

The Arizona State Alliance fosters increased collaboration to pro-actively manage advocacy efforts. We understand that to advance the YMCA's mission and protect and promote our charitable status, we must establish best practices and share expertise in order to strengthen our alliance.

CONGRESSMAN RAUL GRIJALVA VISITS MULCAHY YMCA AT KINO COMMUNITY CENTER ON AUGUST 8, 2012

Congressman Raul Grijalva joined by Peter Douglas-YMCA Metro Board Chair, Dane Woll-YMCA President/CEO, Mulcahy Child Care Participants, Parents, Residents and YMCA Executive Staff toured our newest community center-- Mulcahy YMCA at Kino Community Center on August 8, 2012. Through a partnership with Pima County, the Y took over operations at the Kino Recreation Center in April 2012. The newly renovated 25,000 sq. ft. facility features nutritional counseling, diabetes prevention education, community rooms, state-of-the-art wellness center, cardio equipment, circuit machines, dance/aerobics center, fitness classes, child care services through Mulcahy/City Child Care Center, youth programs and much more.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: DANE WOLL-YMCA, PRESIDENT?CEO, CONGRESSMAN RAUL GRIJALVA, PETER DOUGLAS_YMCA BOARD CHAIR

The Y is excited about this new opportunity to expand community service, health and well-being, child care and preventive care to the South-side community. The opening of Mulcahy YMCA at Kino Community Center this Spring allowed the Y to offer safe, affordable child care to over 400 additional children than that of previous years. The Y will continue to work with surrounding businesses, community leaders and residents to provide program opportunities to best fit the needs of the South-side Community.

National Advocacy Days, March 15th - 17th 2011 in Washington, DC

The Y is a powerful ally & advocate that can move people and communities forward. In March, YMCA representatives visited our nation's capitol to advance the y's cause and make our voices heard.


                                                                                            


From Left to right: Kevin    Burnett (board member, YMCA of Southern az ), george scobas (ceo, valley of the sun), John MCcain (U.S. Senator), Maricela  Solis de Kester (Financial Development Director, YMCA of southern az), Vicky Sandler (board member, valley of the sun ymca)

How we make a difference

The Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. We focus our work in three key areas, because nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors are fundamental to strengthening communities.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That's why, through the Y, millions of youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievements.


Healthy Living

In communities across the nation, the Y is the leading voice on health and well-being. With a mission centered on balance, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, millions of youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body.

social responsiblity

The Y has been listening and responding to our communities most critical social needs for 160 years. Whether developing skills or emotional well-being through education and training, welcoming and connecting diverse demographic populations through global service, or preventing chronic disease and building healthier communities, the Y fosters the care and respect all people deserve. Through the Y, 500,000 volunteers the thousands of donors, leaders and partners across the country are empowering millions of people in the U.S. and around the world to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.