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Strengthening Communities Together
Ormond Beach water aerobics
Dr . Terry Livingston , Medican Director , AdventHealth Palm Coast
Ormond Beach Family YMCA Phase I Ground Breaking
Paul Schandel , Reames Employee Benefits Solutions , Priscilla Chanfrau , Adams , Cameron & Co . Realtors
The Volusia Flagler Family YMCA is a part of a nonprofit organization of over 2,700 Ys located in 10,000 communities across the United States dedicated to strengthening the communities that they serve . Their mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit , mind and body for all .
The Y focuses on developing the potential of youth , improving individual health and well being and giving back to and supporting communities . The community ’ s participation brings about meaningful change in the lives of everyone involved , but they can ’ t do it alone .
Since the Y is a not-for-profit organization , it relies on grants , private donations and the support of patrons to meet its annual expenses . For example , in 2018 the organization received an ECHO grant for $ 237,900 for a playground and splash park project in Ormond Beach . This year , they received an ECHO grant for a new playground in Ormond Beach , which was just completed in September .
The time , talent and treasures of community members and businesses such as Charlie Lydecker , the Volusia Flagler YMCA ’ s board chair and President & CEO at Foundation Risk Partners , are essential to the success and longevity of the Y ’ s positive impact on the people in Volusia County and beyond . Another key business partner with the Y is Halifax Health . The company not only has a partnership with the Y through its Health Living Centers , but employees at Halifax Health also volunteer with the Y , such as Rafael Ramerez , who serves on the Y ’ s finance committee and Kent Bailey , the Y ’ s former Board Chair .
By welcoming people from different backgrounds , perspectives and generations , the Y ensures everyone has access to the opportunities , relationships and resources necessary to learn , grow and thrive .
Each year , millions of people of all ages
and backgrounds engage with their local Y for everything from childcare and job training to fitness and water safety .
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