Connections Creative for Giving Tuesday
About Connections Creative GIVING TUESDAY POP-UP SHOP BY #CONNECTIONSCREATIVE To help young creatives realize their economic potential and understand their entrepreneurial options, we partnered with five young artists to create […]
YMCA Strengthens Continuum for Youth Experiencing Homelessness, Awarded 2 Federal Grants
By: Kristin Maldonado Our YMCA Youth & Family Services branch believes in the potential of all people, and this drives our work with youth experiencing homelessness. We are proud to […]
Why Should You Attend the Drawing Connections Conference?
When you hear “YMCA” what is the first thing that pops into your head? For many people, it’s a place to work out, a place for children to attend summer camps […]
Meet Natasha**
Loneliness and Isolation Anyone who meets Natasha is instantly struck by her bright smile and even brighter soul. She is a 10-year-old bundle of joy and laughter. It is difficult […]
National Foster Care Month: Permanent Connections for Youth in Foster Care
May is National Foster Care Month, a campaign to highlight the needs and increase the well-being of youth in the foster care system. This month, we’ll share a series of […]
National Foster Care Month: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
May is National Foster Care Month, a campaign to highlight the needs and increase the well-being of youth in the foster care system. This month, we’ll share a series of […]
National Foster Care Month: Transition Age Youth and Host Housing
May is National Foster Care Month, a campaign to highlight the needs and increase the well-being of youth in the foster care system. This month, we’ll share a series of […]
National Foster Care Month: A ‘Bridge’ to Stability
May is National Foster Care Month, a campaign to highlight the needs and increase the well-being of youth in the foster care system. This year, we’ll share a series of […]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: A Network of Abuse Prevention Advocates
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a nationwide campaign to prevent child abuse and neglect and promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families. Previously, we covered […]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: A Focus on Young Parents
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a nationwide campaign to prevent child abuse and neglect and promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families. Previously, we covered […]