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Data Shows NC Y Campers Increased SEL Capacity This Summer

Summer Day Camp

Educators and youth leaders know from research that positive social emotional learning (SEL) youth development with a caring adult helps children and teens develop short-term outcomes and skills that lead to long-term success, such as improved academic outcomes, stronger well-being, reduced risky beh

Rocky Mount Y’s Advocacy Sparks Action

Walkability

Advocacy works! In July, the Harrison Family YMCA conducted a walk audit in the Rocky Mount Housing Authority’s (RMHA) Weeks Armstrong neighborhood.

Greensboro YMCA CEO Rhonda Anderson with Rep. Kathy Manning

Rep. Manning Visits Greensboro YMCA

Advocacy

Advocating for our YMCA mission at the local, state and national level is vital to our work. Thanks to Rep. Kathy Manning for visiting the YMCA of Greensboro in September. YMCA CEO Rhonda Anderson and team members thanked Congresswoman Manning for supporting legislation that provided funding for child care and nutrition.

Rocky Mount walk auditors examining Pinehurst Dr. intersection

Rocky Mount Mayor and Leaders Join YMCA Walk Audit