OCTOBER 2025 NEWSLETTER
A Message from the CEO
You might walk through our doors thinking the Y is just a gym, or just a pool, or just a place to drop your kids off after school. And yes, we are proud to be all of those things. But the truth is, we are so much more. Spend enough time in any of our branches, and you will start to see it.
The Y is where friendships begin, confidence grows, and neighbors find motivation from one another. It is where people come to strengthen not just their bodies, but their sense of self and their connection to others. That is the kind of community we build—one where you are seen, supported, and reminded that you do not have to do life alone.
And sometimes, life gets hard. Whether you are struggling to find affordable childcare, transitioning between jobs, navigating a new diagnosis in your family, or facing financial uncertainty, we are here. We may not always have the exact resource you need, but we know the organizations that do—and we will connect you with partners we trust. From food access to housing and utility assistance, we work alongside organizations that are ready and willing to lend a helping hand.
If the cost of membership or programs is a barrier for you or someone you know, please talk to us. Financial assistance is available, and we are committed to making the Y accessible to all.
This season, I hope you know that the Y is more than a place you go. It is a place you belong, on your strongest days and on your hardest ones. That is what community means. And that is what we will continue to be.
