One World, One Community, One Y!

The YMCA of Central Virginia Outreach Department is designed to implement community development. The YMCA is able to strengthen communities by improving their human service systems and coordination by empowering children and families in the community. YMCA community development involves programs, concepts, mission, and advocacy of the YMCA. Programs offered by the YMCA of Central Virginia include:

Black Achievers
Using the YMCA of USA national guidelines, Black Achievers is a program designed to assist young African-American students achieve their highest potential. Utilizing partnerships with local, distinguished minority professionals, this program empowers youth to strive for excellence. Click here to find out more.

We Build Strong Kids, Strong Families, Strong Communities

Healthy Kids Day
Each spring, the YMCA strives to build community awareness of physical inactivity and obesity among youth throughout the country. Dedicating a day to emphasize the importance of play in a child’s life, and healthy living habits, the YMCA celebrates “healthy kids.”

Bright Beginnings
Each year hundreds of youth in our community begin school without the essential items needed to help build self esteem, and self confidence. The YMCA Bright Beginnings program links these youth with caring contributors and volunteers who provide these vital items that assist in the foundation for better attendance, academic achievement, and success.

Angel Tree
The greatest gift to the world was the gift of Jesus Christ. Celebrating the spirit of the principles of Christianity, each year the YMCA links caring contributors (our YMCA Angels) to youth put at risk to ensure that the best Christmas is given to every child.

For more information contact: The YMCA Child Care Administrative Office at 434-847-8750.