YMCA of Greater Houston

As we recover from Hurricane Beryl's aftermath, our dedicated teams are working tirelessly to restore our Y facilities and camps. We're committed to getting back up and running as soon as power is restored. In the meantime, we've partnered with the City of Houston to support our community. All open Y locations are available during operating hours for anyone needing a place to cool off and charge up. Amidst the challenges, we want to highlight additional bright spots showcasing how our partners are helping us strengthen our community: • Costco Wholesale in Stafford donated 3 pallets of water to distribute to the community. • We received $5,000 from the Starbucks Foundation for disaster relief efforts. • Houston Food Bank provided snacks and water for families at Y locations. • Children's Museum Houston visited our sites to provide fun activities for youth. • T-Mobile Community Support provided free WiFi, chargers, power banks and prepaid phones to those in need. Thank you to our incredible partners and community members for your continued support. Together, we are here to strengthen our community! #YMCAHouston #NotAPlaceAPurpose #DisasterRelief #HurricaneBeryl

The YMCA of Greater Houston extends heartfelt gratitude to The George Foundation for their unwavering dedication to our community's children and families. With their steadfast support of our Outreach programming in Fort Bend County and their generous gift to the capital campaign to rebuild the T.W. Davis Family YMCA in Richmond, we're building a brighter, stronger future together.

YMCA summer day camps provide an environment where children can cultivate a sense of belonging and achievement while forming meaningful social connections. We are grateful for Commissioner Lesley Briones’s invaluable support of an enriching program that empowers youth to thrive. Thank you for stopping in and spending time with campers!

World Refugee Day, designated by the United Nations, is recognized globally to celebrate the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict and persecution. At the YMCA of Greater Houston, we help refugees navigate the legal process through programs with YMCA International Services. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3Bic34z. #WorldRefugeeDay

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, celebrates the emancipation of those who were enslaved—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. To celebrate, the Y invites you to learn more about this day of freedom. #Juneteenth

We are hiring! Working at the Y is more than a job. It's the start of a career with an organization that positively impacts your community and connects people to each other. Visit our website for all opportunities to make a difference. ymcahouston.org/careers

Nearly triple-digit temperatures have many seeking relief from the heat by enjoying pools, lakes and the beach. To help keep Houston-area children safe around water, Reliant and the YMCA of Greater Houston have teamed up to promote water safety education and life-saving skills, helping to prevent accidental drownings and injuries. Reliant’s donation of $30,000 will help the YMCA expand water safety education to an additional 400 Houstonians this summer. Thank you to Reliant Energy for your support of the YMCA!

Last weekend, K’lavon Chaisson with the Carolina Panthers hosted the Hang with the Mustangs community event. Youth participants played games, enjoy food trucks and a live DJ. K'lavon grew-up attending the Wendel D. Ley Family YMCA and had generously made a donation to support the Y. As a token of our appreciation, Community Executive Director of the Wendel D. Ley Family YMCA, Cleveland Landheart Jr., presented K'lavon with a signed Y jersey. Thank you K'lavon Chaisson for your support of the Wendel D. Ley Family YMCA!

We're thrilled to celebrate our incredible project leaders, Kayleen R. and Emaan S., from Alief Early College High School! Their outstanding project, "Digital Literacy Family Services," is making a significant impact by empowering low-income immigrant families in Southwest Houston, TX with essential digital skills. Their dedication and hard work have earned them a spot at the prestigious Changemakers Summit in Washington, D.C.! At this summit, they'll join other passionate teens from the YMCA movement to present their projects and compete for a $5,000 stipend to further their initiatives in their communities. We are so proud of Kayleen and Emaan for their commitment to bridging the digital divide and enhancing opportunities for social and economic advancement. To learn more about how to get a young adult in your life involved in our changemakers program visit https://lnkd.in/dddCKFV7.

We are excited to partner with Office of Commissioner Lesley Briones, Precinct 4 to provide opportunities for youth in the Langham Creek area.