Georgia Mountains Young Mens Christian Association Inc

Healthy living: improving the nation's health and well-being. The y aims to improve the nation's health and well-being by providing programs and activities that promote wellness, reduce risk for disease and help others reclaim their health. These programs and everything else the y does are in service of making us-our ys and our communities better. The result is a country that values health and communities that support healthy choices. We also offer continued evidence based health initiatives such as: livestrong at the ymca - cancer survivor program, diabetes prevention program and enhanced fitness - cdc falls prevention program. In 2024, there were 7,300 active members and over 1,500 people in group exercise classes.

Social responsibility: giving back and providing support to our neighbors. We know that when we work together, we move individuals, families, and communities forward. The y responds to society's most pressing needs by developing innovative, community-based solutions to help those in need to reach their full potential. We are also committed to inspiring a spirit ofservice by uniting individuals from all walks of life to participate in and work for positive social change.* provided 1,512 grade school swim lessons* through generous y members and our angel tree program, sponsored over 120 christmases for children in our community* distributed 500 backpacks with school supplies to children in our community* with donations from community members, we provided $554,687 in direct financial assistance and fund missions in our community* engage with legislators through ymca state advocacy day to influence public policy around a range of social issues including child welfare, education, and public health