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BUILDING COMMUNITY
Arturo Cantu
ED ISAKSON/ ALPHARETTA FAMILY YMCA
Arturo Cantu is the lead director for the after-school
enrichment site at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
where 25 children participate in Welcoming Hispanic
Families. Through this program, Arturo assists bilingual
students with their homework and introduces them to the
Y’s community-centered programs.
“Even though these students are bilingual, they don’t have
somebody at home who can help them with homework,”
says Arturo. He understands the need to assist bilingual
students, and he sees a lot of himself in them. Raised by his
great-grandparents, he translated for them because they
understood things better when spoken in Spanish.
Now, Arturo is sharing his life lessons with the next
generation. He is a leader and a role model for Hispanic
children as he helps them maintain their heritage and
assimilate into American culture.
“This partnership is part of the Y’s bigger goal
to welcome Hispanic families into the Y family
of members and the larger community.”
– Arturo Cantu
Arturo’s work is just one example of how YMCA donors help
build stronger communities.
How to give
To make a gift today, please complete the pledge card
and return to: Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA,
3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005, or give
online at iay.ymcaatlanta.org, and click Donate Now.
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1,200 teens gain the confidence to lead and succeed.
Teens gain valuable leadership training that prepares
and inspires them to serve their communities. They are
equipped with skills and experiences that help them become
future business and civic leaders.
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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400 kids are active and challenged in summer day camp.
Day camp provides an affordable and accessible summer
program for children that helps to reinforce character
development while giving working parents peace of mind.
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1,800 children ages 6 to 12 are at the Y, not home alone
after school.
Licensed after-school programs keep kids engaged with
activities focused on academics, social development and
physical activity.
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The Y’s teen programs are developing the next
generation of leaders by providing a values-centered
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We create programs
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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
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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
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We prepare kids for
kindergarten in our
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We impact children,
families and
communities like
no one else.
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More than 20% of our Y community – kids,
adults and families – receives financial assistance
to participate in our impactful programs.
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