Today 9/8 marks the inaugural #988Day, a national initiative dedicated to spreading awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and emphasizing the importance of #mentalhealth support. Use #988Day to share how the #988Lifeline is about “No Judgment. Just Help.” See how you can participate: Samhsa.gov/988Day. #mentalhealthawareness #suicideprevention Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
YMCA of the USA
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, IL 122,167 followers
The Y.™ For a better us.
About us
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.linkedin.com/company/ymca/
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https://www.ymca.org/
External link for YMCA of the USA
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1844
- Specialties
- National Resource Office for YMCAs in the United States, Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility
Locations
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Primary
101 N. Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606, US
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1129 20th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036, US
Employees at YMCA of the USA
Updates
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We are excited to welcome Darryl K. Henderson, J.D. to the YMCA of the USA executive leadership team! As our new Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, he will be responsible for the design and implementation of HR policies, standards and practices for Y-USA.
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Drowning is a silent crisis, claiming the lives of 4,500 people each year in the United States--yet it can be a preventable tragedy. As summer winds down, Lindsay Mondick, our Director of Aquatic Strategy, highlights the importance of water safety and calls for Congress to reinstate funding to the National Drowning Prevention Program. #DrowningPrevention #SafetyAroundWater
Ensuring Every Child Learns Lifesaving Water Skills
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The Monroe Family YMCA in Michigan recently got a special visit from USDA staff who came to see their impressive summer food program in action--just this summer they expect to serve more than 35,000 meals to children in their community! Learn more about their visit and how the YMCA's food programs work year-round to help address child hunger.
USDA staff visits Monroe YMCA's youth summer food program
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Learning to swim as an adult may seem intimidating, but with the right support and motivation you can gain basic water safety and swimming skills at any age. Join Jane, a member of the Greater Burlington YMCA, as she embarks on this new journey---and how her waterbug son inspired her to face a childhood fear of the water. https://bit.ly/4fEVt0Q
Taking the Dive: Learning How to Swim as an Adult -- @ymca
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Our annual Youth Governors Conference brought youth leaders from across the country to Washington, D.C. for several days of collaboration, learning and inspiration as these students connected on the civic issues that are meaningful to them and shared what they are doing in their communities. For the second year, this event was sponsored by MissionSquare Retirement t as part of a multi-year national partnership that will also expand access to youth civic engagement opportunities in more schools and communities nationwide. They also presented the 2024 MissionSquare Bridgebuilder Award to Anna Castro Spratt of YMCA of Greenville. Her community project, "It Starts with Us,” will help build bridges between communities and different perspectives through organized youth-focused conversations. Many thanks to MissionSquare for partnering with us to help shape the next generation of thoughtful, committed and active citizens. https://lnkd.in/eWg-pErG
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"Allies serve as lighthouses, and they are spread throughout the entire YMCA movement." In our Advancing Equity for All blog series, guest writer Becky Richmond from the YMCA of Florida's First Coast shares her thoughts and experiences on being a part of the LGBTQ+ community within the Y, and the support and allyship she has received along the way. https://lnkd.in/gtNjGiHE
A Thank You to My Allies
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Pool parties are meant to be fun - let's keep them that way. #SafetyAroundWater
Tips to Safely Host a Pool Party
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The Y has long been committed to creating opportunities for students to explore and develop a passion for civic and community engagement. MissionSquare Retirement shares this commitment, and we’re working together to bring more Youth and Government® opportunities to more students. Read more about our joint mission and how we’re celebrating and supporting some of our future leaders at the YMCA Youth Governors Conference in D.C. this week. #YouthGovernors #YMCA #MissionSquareFoundation https://lnkd.in/gsbfdHpn
A Joint Mission to Inspire Our Future Leaders
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Our first three-day weekend of the season is upon us. Please take ten of those extra minutes to make sure your family is set up to safely enjoy the water all summer long. #SafetyAroundWater. 🚣 🏊🏾 https://bit.ly/4dQrDFL
Preparing for Water-Focused Family Vacations
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