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KEEPING FAMILIES HAPPY,
HEALTHY AND STRONG
The Escobar Family
decatur FAMILY YMCA
Programs at the Y help Leanna Escobar, her husband
Ernesto, and their three-year-old daughter Azaliea, stay
happy, healthy and strong. The Y’s financial assistance
program gives the Escobars the opportunity to participate
in Y programs tailored to every stage of their lives.
Azaliea is learning to love exercise and movement with
swim and ballet classes. She also enjoys playing in the
Kid Zone while her mother stays fit with group exercise
classes. Ernesto is learning to swim by participating in the
adult swim program.
“We know it is because of generous and
caring people that we, as students, can be part
of the Y family. We look forward to the day when
we will be able to help other families have the
same opportunity.”
– Leanna Escobar
The Escobars are just one example of how donors give
children and families the opportunity to get involved in
the Y and grow stronger.
How to give
To make a gift today, please complete the pledge card
and return to: Decatur Family YMCA, 1100 Clairemont Ave.,
Decatur, GA 30030, or give online at ddy.ymcaatlanta.org,
and click Donate Now.
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1,360 families in need have access to our programs
through scholarships.
Children and families in our community need the Y now
more than ever. Anyone who expresses an inability to
pay is offered financial assistance. Scholarships provide
opportunities for individuals and families to experience
YMCA programs.
Your YMCA, reflecting its
Judeo-Christian heritage, is
an association of volunteers,
members and staff, open to
and serving all, providing
programs and services which
develop spirit, mind, and body.
Financial assistance is available
based on need. The YMCA
actively seeks to identify
and involve those in need.
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3,735 kids learn the value of teamwork.
Structured team sports help kids to enjoy physical activity,
make friends, succeed in school, and build self-confidence.
YMCA MISSION
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100 individuals with special needs have a place
to stay active and healthy.
With our community partnerships with DeKalb County, the
City of Decatur, Emory Autism Group, Hirsch Academy and
the Happy Club, we give individuals with special needs a
place to work out, improve their health and grow.
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The Y’s teen programs are developing the next
generation of leaders by providing a values-centered
leadership academy at local Ys and resident camp.
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Our programs empower and
change lives and transform
communities.
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INSPIRE TEEN LEADERSHIP
WHY GIVE
We create programs
for every stage of life.
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As the nonprofit leader for health and well-being, the Y offers
programs and activities that impact the lives of thousands of
children and adults—encouraging them to live healthier and
be more active at every phase of their development.
We keep seniors active and
involved in the community.
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EMPOWER HEALTHY LIVING
We keep children
active and challenged
in summer day camp.
We give adults a second
chance at a healthy life.
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With a variety of high-quality, after-school and summer
day camp programs, the Y places education squarely at the
forefront of future personal and professional success.
We teach kids the
value of teamwork
through participation
in youth sports.
We partner with parents
to instill values in kids.
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IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
We fight childhood
obesity by making
exercise fun for kids.
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We give kids the confidence
to lead and succeed.
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As the nonprofit leader for youth development, the YMCA
is closing the school readiness gap and equipping preschool
children with skills to be successful in school.
We keep kids from
going home alone
after school.
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We inspire a love of the
great outdoors for kids
at resident camp.
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We prepare kids for
kindergarten in our
early learning centers.
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WHY WE DO
WHAT WE DO
We impact children,
families and
communities like
no one else.
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DECATUR FAMILY YMCA
More than 20% of our Y community – kids,
adults and families – receives financial assistance
to participate in our impactful programs.
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