Social Responsibility

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2023 NC YMCA Anti-Hunger Heroes Named

Food Insecurity
Congratulations to several North Carolina YMCA staff who were named YMCA of the USA Anti-Hunger Heroes for their work to support healthy food access in their communities! We’re especially excited to recognize them during Hunger Action Month.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the Y

Social Responsibility
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate members of our communities and their ancestors who hail from Mexico, parts of the Caribbean, Central and South America and Spain. The Y is celebrating our diversity and the histories, cultures and contributions of our Hispanic, Latino and Latinx community members.
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DHHS Healthy Opportunities Pilots and the Y

Healthy Living
Three North Carolina YMCAs are partnering with NC DHHS for the Healthy Opportunities Pilots (HOPs). The pilot is the first comprehensive program in the country to test and evaluate the impact of providing specific evidence-based, non-medical interventions related to housing, food, transportation, interpersonal safety, and toxic stress to high-needs Medicaid enrollees.
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The Power of Storytelling in Philanthropy

Food Insecurity
During the pandemic, Jen Fuller-Allen, CEO of the J. Smith Young YMCA in Lexington, began sending an email each Friday to her Board of Directors. “I wanted to connect with our Board more regularly to share highlights from the week to better equip them to help tell our story,” Fuller-Allen said.
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