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YMCA of Superior California
Forever in service , for a better us
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Being able to get my child in YMCA day care allowed me to keep coming into work and keep our patients and staff safe ,” says Kelly Grady , RN , UC Davis Health .
When COVID-19 shuttered fitness centers , the YMCA ’ s work didn ’ t stop . It was just getting started . More than a gym , the Y is a cause dedicated to youth development , healthy living and social responsibility in addressing critical community needs . During the pandemic , the Y was uniquely positioned to pivot services to meet the moment :
• Caring for 3,000 children of essential workers , first responders , and medical professionals so no one had to choose between saving a life and the safety of their family
• Serving more than 100,000 meals to children who would have gone hungry during school closures
• Conducting more than 3,000 calls to isolated seniors during the shelter-in-place orders
• Hosting blood drives that collected more than 400 lifesaving pints and tested for COVID-19 antibodies
• Delivering 35,000 meals to the homeless , ensuring no one was forgotten during the pandemic
• Offering 750 free virtual fitness classes to keep people active and foster community
“ The YMCA is the leading nonprofit providing child care to our community , so it was an easy decision to immediately care for essential workers ’ children ,” says Sharna Braucks , president and CEO of YMCA of Superior California . With programs like sports , camps , and child care for kids , Youth & Government for teens , and fitness for all ages , the Y strengthens communities in Butte , El Dorado , Nevada , Placer , Sacramento , Sutter , Yolo and Yuba Counties since its founding in Old Sacramento in 1866 .
“ When this crisis is over , there is still work to be done , like saving the lives of children in the River City through swim lessons ,” says Braucks . “ Your support of the Y ’ s mission helps someone live a longer , healthier life , not just for today but for generations to come .”
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