YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles

Meet Angel Licea, Membership Representative at North Valley Family YMCA. He is incredible with our members, always making them feel heard and appreciated. He goes above and beyond for the center and is always there to support his fellow coworkers. Thank You Angel for helping strengthen our communities! #ymca #LosAngeles #HispanicHeritageMonth

Eliminating barriers to youth sports programs, since 2022 the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles has offered all youth sports and youth sports leagues for free to members. This has allowed thousands of children and young people to participate in Jr. LA Clippers basketball, Los Angeles Kings Ball Hockey, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Baseball, Softball, T-Ball and Coach Pitch, LA Galaxy Youth Soccer, SCGA Junior Golf, Volleyball and Flag Football leagues at the Y, season after season, for no cost. There is no arguing the positive impact that youth sports has on the lives of young people. It’s why I’m proud to lead a program department that understands its value for young people. #WeAreYouthDevelopment Positive Coaching Alliance

In the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles would like to recognize Oscar Rodriguez, the Operations Executive at Mid Valley Family YMCA At the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, Oscar launched the food distribution program at Mid Valley Family YMCA. He went on to help launch an emergency childcare program at Valley Presbyterian Hospital, providing free childcare and virtual learning to the children of essential frontline healthcare workers. Oscar continues his journey by serving as Operations Executive Director of Mid Valley Family YMCA. Oscar's unwavering commitment to serve has impacted the lives of countless individuals and families in our communities. His passion and dedication to uplifting others has been the foundation of his career and continues to drive his work today. Oscar, and his family, exemplify the LA Y's work to be well, do good and lead change. We are proud that he is a part of our team. Thank you Oscar for helping strengthen our communities. #ymca #LosAngeles #HispanicHeritageMonth

Last Friday, Ketchum-Downtown YMCA hosted its 31st Annual Stair Climb and Urban Hike! Participants climbed the stairs of the U.S. Bank Tower, and our Urban Hikers took a journey through Downtown Los Angeles. We thank everyone who donated and generously contributed to help our communities of Los Angeles. We also thank our partners and sponsors for their support making this event possible: Presented by: U.S. Bank In Partnership with: Silverstein Properties BMO Wells Fargo Herbalife D.A. Davidson Companies KPMG UCLA Health Golden Road Brewing EY PineBridge Investments The Bloc Brookfield Properties Reed Smith LLP Supporters: Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. City National Bank Capital Group DTLA Alliance #ymca #LosAngeles #StairClimb4LA #YMCAUrbanHike

Last night, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles hosted its 142nd Annual Celebration. This event is a celebration of the impact team members and volunteers generated for our children, youth, families, and communities over the year across Los Angeles County. During the event, volunteers were honored for their years of dedication and partnership. The work of the Y isn't possible without the support of the thousands of volunteers across LA. We are so proud and grateful for all our team members, volunteers, and supporters like you who make the LA Y The Center for Community Well-Being in Los Angeles. #ymca #LosAngeles #community #nonprofitorganization #youthdevelopment #socialimpact

The Y’s mission is to strengthen our communities and empower our youth. One of our Board Members Chelsea Crowder-Luke shares what the Y means to her. Chelsea Crowder-Luke #ymca #LosAngeles #nonprofitorganization #community #givebacktothecommunity

In the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles would like to recognize Marisol Garcia De La Cruz, Membership Coordinator at East Valley Family YMCA. “Marisol has truly been a remarkable asset to our team. Her welcoming nature instantly puts everyone at ease, creating an environment where both staff and members feel valued and supported. She goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone feels like they belong, taking the time to listen, understand, and respond to individual needs. Her genuine care for others shines through in every interaction, positively impacting the lives of everyone she encounters. In addition to her outstanding interpersonal skills Marisol has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in meeting enrollment and budget goals. Her dedication to achieving these targets is evident in her strategic approach and attention to detail. As Marisol has worked her way up through the Y and worked in various areas, she understands the importance of balancing organizational goals with the needs of the community, and they do so with grace and efficiency. Our YMCA has a bright future ahead because without a doubt, Marisol shows up every day to ensure that we can continue to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.” Thank you Marisol for helping strengthen our communities. #ymca #LosAngeles #HispanicHeritageMonth

Did you know that the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, is one of two centers in the country that support newcomers - immigrants and refugees - to better acclimate to their new communities? Additionally, the LA Y helps the communities too - through educational resources and workshops. Helping all to build equitable, inclusive, and welcoming spaces. Visit our link in bio to learn more about how you can join our work today! https://lnkd.in/grXiqu8h #ymca #LosAngeles #uscitizenship #americancitizen

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is hiring lifeguards and swim instructors for our fall term and beyond. You can be a part of strengthening your community and changing lives. Visit our career page to see all the ways you can join the Y team: https://lnkd.in/dVYHBmTz #hiringLA #lifeguard #careers #nowhiring #linkinbio #ymca #ymcala

In correlation with Welcome Week, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles would like to feature Geovany Gonzaga, Social Impact Coordinator based in Southeast-Rio Vista YMCA. One aspect of Geovany’s role is helping people with their process towards United States Citizenship. Geovany shares his story: “I started with the Y last year in July and working with the Y has been a delight. It is always a great pleasure to hear back from clients we’ve helped that they have now become US citizens. We work closely with clients to try and answer any of their questions and address their concerns. As we fill out citizenship applications, we make sure to tell our clients what to expect throughout the whole process. This entails what they should receive in the mail, how long USCIS takes to process their application, and of course how their interview will be like. We also give studying material so that they can go home and practice the Civics questions they will need to know before their interview. We also work closely with clients by offering a Citizenship Support group class to help clients practice, study, and learn what they will need to know before their interview. We want the best outcome for our clients so we make sure to prep them as best we can so they can have a successful interview at USCIS. This work hits home to me because I myself come from immigrant parents who’ve worked hard so that I can be where I am today. It brings me great joy to hear when one of our clients has become a US citizen because seeing this work come to fruition starts to break down these walls of fear that many in the immigrant community have. Many fear just hearing the world immigration. It is an absolute pleasure to be able to help our clients become reassured of their status in this country. I hope that through this work, our clients can start to feel included and create a sense of belonging, not only to the immigrant community, but to their entire community as a whole. The United States is a land of immigrants so making them feel like they belong and that they are a part of this country is truly fulfilling.” Thank You Geovany for the work you do, and the impact you make within our communities. #ymca #LosAngeles #uscitizenship #americancitizen #welcomeweek