YMCA Seeks To Reach Out To Community In Difficult Economic Times
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Staff Report-
However, according to the Y Community Snapshot - a national survey conducted by the Y to better understand how Americans feel about their communities today - the majority of Midwesterners (73 percent) say the current quality of their community is worse than it was a year ago.
Among the chronic issues people in the Midwest are worried about in their communities: crime and violence (62 percent); access to quality healthcare (46 percent); poverty (45 percent); and negative youth behaviors (39 percent).
But with concern comes a feeling of obligation, and people across the country are looking for ways to make positive personal and social change.
People in the Midwest ranked themselves, along with family and other community members, as having the biggest obligation (32 percent) and greatest opportunity (28 percent) to effect change in their community - even more so than federal, state or local governments.
A full 72 percent reported having contributed goods or services in the last year and nearly two-thirds (63 percent) have donated money to a worthy organization.
People in the Midwest want more ways to contribute to their communities - so they can play a role in making change.
They are turning to organizations like the Kosciusko Community YMCA, a nonprofit committed to strengthening communities, by giving people the opportunity to give back and support their neighbors - through nurturing the potential of kids, improving the nation's health and getting involved in community strengthening efforts.
For example, locally, 20 people recently donated blood to the American Red Cross at a blood drive at the Kosciusko Community YMCA Nov. 13.
Kosciusko Community YMCA members and staff supplied 31 Thanksgiving meals in boxes or baskets for those community members in need to take home and share with their families.
Those who pitched in included a gift card for a turkey, an encouraging note for the family, recipes of favorite meals, games for the families with young children and all the non-perishable food items that go with a Thanksgiving dinner.
Coming up, the Kosciusko Community YMCA will be partnering with Combined Community Services to provide members and the community an opportunity to supply gifts for those in need this Christmas.
The Y has adopted six families. The wish lists for these six families will be divided up so that participants can buy one or more gifts which will go directly to the 16 children of these families. Gift requests were available on a Christmas tree in the Y's lobby Nov. 26.
YMCAs across the country offer a variety of opportunities to volunteer, give back and take an active role in making personal and lasting change.[[In-content Ad]]The Y encourages people to get involved at the Kosciusko Community YMCA. For more information, visit online at HUwww.kcymca.orgUH or call 574-269-9622.
Contact Chad Zaucha, CEO of the Kosciusko Community YMCA, to learn more about the survey.
The Kosciusko Community YMCA has provided $100,207.66 in financial assistance so far this year.
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However, according to the Y Community Snapshot - a national survey conducted by the Y to better understand how Americans feel about their communities today - the majority of Midwesterners (73 percent) say the current quality of their community is worse than it was a year ago.
Among the chronic issues people in the Midwest are worried about in their communities: crime and violence (62 percent); access to quality healthcare (46 percent); poverty (45 percent); and negative youth behaviors (39 percent).
But with concern comes a feeling of obligation, and people across the country are looking for ways to make positive personal and social change.
People in the Midwest ranked themselves, along with family and other community members, as having the biggest obligation (32 percent) and greatest opportunity (28 percent) to effect change in their community - even more so than federal, state or local governments.
A full 72 percent reported having contributed goods or services in the last year and nearly two-thirds (63 percent) have donated money to a worthy organization.
People in the Midwest want more ways to contribute to their communities - so they can play a role in making change.
They are turning to organizations like the Kosciusko Community YMCA, a nonprofit committed to strengthening communities, by giving people the opportunity to give back and support their neighbors - through nurturing the potential of kids, improving the nation's health and getting involved in community strengthening efforts.
For example, locally, 20 people recently donated blood to the American Red Cross at a blood drive at the Kosciusko Community YMCA Nov. 13.
Kosciusko Community YMCA members and staff supplied 31 Thanksgiving meals in boxes or baskets for those community members in need to take home and share with their families.
Those who pitched in included a gift card for a turkey, an encouraging note for the family, recipes of favorite meals, games for the families with young children and all the non-perishable food items that go with a Thanksgiving dinner.
Coming up, the Kosciusko Community YMCA will be partnering with Combined Community Services to provide members and the community an opportunity to supply gifts for those in need this Christmas.
The Y has adopted six families. The wish lists for these six families will be divided up so that participants can buy one or more gifts which will go directly to the 16 children of these families. Gift requests were available on a Christmas tree in the Y's lobby Nov. 26.
YMCAs across the country offer a variety of opportunities to volunteer, give back and take an active role in making personal and lasting change.[[In-content Ad]]The Y encourages people to get involved at the Kosciusko Community YMCA. For more information, visit online at HUwww.kcymca.orgUH or call 574-269-9622.
Contact Chad Zaucha, CEO of the Kosciusko Community YMCA, to learn more about the survey.
The Kosciusko Community YMCA has provided $100,207.66 in financial assistance so far this year.
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