The East and West Neighborhoods met on September 24 and 25, 2019, in to learn, share and network. The theme of the neighborhood meetings was Renewing Our Focus on Safety: Preparation, Prevention & Protection. Thank you to Chairs Liz Lord...
I've registered for the Alliance Annual Meeting on October 30 in Winston-Salem--have you? Here's the link and now's the time! The theme for this year’s meeting is “Fostering YMCA Leaders to Maximize Community Impact,” and it’s an event to bring...
The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina partnered with AARP NC - Coastal on Sept. 13, 2019, on a tactical urbanism (TU) project to demonstrate the need for a crosswalk in Southport, N.C., to support a safe, healthy and active community...
Share this flier with staff, volunteers and members this flu season. The North Carolina Drug Card is a statewide discount prescription assistance program that was launched to help uninsured and underinsured residents afford their prescriptions. A number of pharmacies offer...
One in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each week, and one in six U.S. youth age 6 to 17 experience a mental health disorder each year. This week, October 6-12, 2019, is Mental Illness Awareness Week, which provides an...
The final cohort for the Y’s Character Development Learning Institute (CDLI), which nurtures the potential of youth, includes the Henderson Family YMCA and YMCA of the Sandhills in Fayetteville. Our Ys model our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility...
Peer Learning and Networking! YMCA leaders are invited to register by Sept. 16 for one of the two regional Fall Neighborhood Meetings with Peer Community Groups! The morning will feature a plenary session, Renewing Our Focus on Safety: Preparation, Prevention...
September marks Childhood Obesity Awareness Month , and as a leading voice for youth development and healthy living, our North Carolina YMCAs offer ways to prevent and combat this serious health issue. Together, our Ys are highlighting this month through...
YMCAs looking to engage members, volunteers, youth and advocates are invited to learn how to conduct a walk audit on November 7 from 12-5 pm in Winston-Salem. The Alliance will provide reimbursement for registration for up to 10 North Carolina...
The statistics regarding falls among older Americans are sobering: 25% of Americans aged 65+ fall each year. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. Every 19 seconds, an older adult dies...
