BLOOMSBURG AREA YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION | YMCA

Our programs help educate the community about healthy habits to prevent chronic diseases from taking hold. The programs are provided for free, which allows us to help bridge the gap between doctor care and regular life. We believe that we have an opportunity to improve our collective health by reducing our risk for chronic disease and transforming health and wellness as the primary weapon in our fight against disease. By offering the Chronic Disease Prevention programs for free the YMCA will be offering greater access to health services to a broad range of people who would otherwise not have access.

Current 7th & 8th grade students in the Bloomsburg and Central Columbia school Districts are invited to visit the YMCA and join with proof of grade and a guardian’s signature. Registration is available at The Bloomsburg Area YMCA- 30 East 7th Street, Bloomsburg. The goal of the 7th & 8th Grade Initiative is to increase physical activity and support teens in the development of lifetime healthy habits, volunteerism and leadership skills while providing a safe and supportive environment with role models at the YMCA.

One in five children doesn’t know where their next meal is coming from. As a leading nonprofit strengthening community through influencing the trajectory of kids’ lives, the Y’s job is in part to ensure they receive the meals they need to be healthy, active and well nourished. The Y recognizes all children deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential and nothing is more fundamental to their development than having consistent access to healthy meals. Youth come to the Y for a variety of reasons, and what they actually receive are fundamentals for healthy development. For those who may not know where their next meal will come from, the Y provides the nourishment they need (in spirit, mind and body).