Program areas at The Lawrence County YMCA
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Our YMCA is committed to empowering young people to reach their full potential. We recognize that successful youth development requires a holistic approach focused on achieving certain social-emotional, cognitive and physical milestones. Youth need positive adult and peer role models, and they need to feel physically and emotionally safe to thrive. Our Y puts caring people in children's lives and nurtures them along their journey to adulthood, so they can become active, thriving and contributing members of society. We provide programs such as childcare, after-school programming, day camp, 7th Grade Initiative, youth sports, swim lessons and drop in recreational programs that offer a range of experiences that enrich social-emotional, cognitive and physical growth. Specific efforts for outreach include Lawrence County School Learn to Swim, and physical education for home-schooled children. We also have partnerships with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Crisis Shelter and Special Olympics. All supported with subsidies and direct financial assistance from our Y.
Social Responsibility - At the New Castle Y, we believe the desire to belong and help others is human nature, and everyone has something of value to contribute to the greater good. We serve as a catalyst for positive change in communities, bringing people together and giving them opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and their own lives. We are committed to ensuring our services are open to all we encourage collaborations with others in our community to broaden our impact.
HEALTHY LIVING: The Y is committed to enhancing the quality of life in our community by helping individuals, kids and families improve their health and well-being. With a focus on prevention, we give people the resources and support they need, whether their goal is to maintain wellness, reduce the risk of chronic disease or reclaim good health. As a result, about 10,000 people in our community are receiving the support and guidance they need to achieve better health in spirit, mind and body Our programs are accessible, affordable and open to all faiths, back-grounds abilities and income levels. In 2022, we provided over $350000 in financial assistance and program services to our neighbors who otherwise may not have been able to afford to participate.