Angel Tree

31 January 2012

This year, and every year, the entire YMCA of Central Virginia participated in Angel Tree, a program intended to provide a more cheerful Christmas to deserving individuals. Whether it was gift given to a child, or an entire Christmas complete with the holiday feast donated to a family, the Angel Tree at our YMCAs has proven to be a symbol of giving during the holiday season.

Together we provided Christmas cheer to over 250 individuals. Thank you to all who contributed and volunteered to help support the Angel Tree and make it possible to provide these services to the community.

Black Achievers

31 January 2012

BLACK ACHIEVERS TEEN PROGRAM

Did you know the YMCA of Central Virginia nurtures the potential of teens, through our Black Achievers Program?
The Black Achievers Program is to help all young people pursue and reach their dreams of a higher education and professional career.

Objectives:
Expose students to diverse college and career options
Raise academic standards of youth by aiding more teens to graduate from high school and attend and graduate from an accredited college
Provide role models of various professional fields whose success and knowledge will inspire youth to set and achieve goals
Create channels for community involvement by business and industry
Help youth develop a positive sense of self
Build character
Recognize and promote excellence

Bright Beginnings

31 January 2012

Give A "Bright Beginning" for the New School Year

The YMCA Bright Beginnings program helps approximately 500 children with new school supplies and a book bag to help children in-need start the year with confidence for success. Volunteer opportunities include shopping, making a cash donation to purchase basic school supplies and new book bags. Older teens may volunteer with their parent to help shop with a child. Families with children may volunteer to help stuff book bags with school supplies.

Let us know how you want to become involved