Every day the YMCA affirms its commitment to making a positive impact in the community. Y programs provide opportunities for all generations, ensuring that every individual feels a sense of belonging. And as a non-profit, community-based organization, the YMCA relies on the generosity of its members and the support of charitable giving to provide services and financial assistance for children, adults and families living in our community.
That is why the YMCA would like to thank J-Power USA, which recently provided a $5,000 donation in support of the YMCA Mission Strong Fund, helping ensure that nobody is turned away from the Y due to the inability to pay.
To learn more about the YMCA’s Mission Strong Fund, please click here. To show your support by making a donation, please click here.
Pictured in top photo: (L-R) Greater Joliet Area YMCA President and CEO Katy Leclair, J Power Assistant Director of Corporate Communication and Public Relations Joyce Bae, Galowich Family YMCA Executive Director Patty Hall, Greater Joliet Area YMCA Mission Advancement Director Donnie Chestnutt, Galowich Family YMCA Childcare Director Brooke Hall
In preparation for our busy fall season, we are looking to add talented, qualified, and positive part-time employees to our YMCA family.
At the Y, we know that learning doesn’t end when the school bell rings. The way children spend time outside the classroom can make a big difference in their personal development and family-life balance. The Y’s Kid Zone program provides a safe place for children to keep their mind and body active while learning social skills and positive values.
Through its commitment to youth development, the Y nurtures the potential of every child in its Kid Zone PLUS programs by incorporating the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in a resource-rich environment for children in grades K-8. Although the current public health crisis has presented new challenges, the Y has worked diligently with its partner school districts to adapt its child care programs to meet the needs of families in Will and Grundy Counties. These efforts are made possible through the generosity of organizations like J-Power USA, which recently provided a $5,000 donation in support of the YMCA Mission Strong Fund and Kid Zone PLUS. 
With the new school year set to get underway in the coming weeks, the Y remains dedicated to providing much-needed child care for area families through its Kid Zone and Kid Zone PLUS programs. YMCA members are invited to help support these efforts by participating in our Fall School Supply Drive.
