YMCA goes to the community

Fairborn Daily Herald
AMANDA CROWE
7/13/11

FAIRBORN — The Fairborn YMCA is looking for ways to improve their services by going straight to the community for advice.

In an effort to ensure that the YMCA meets the true needs of the community, they hosted three Community Stakeholder Meetings over the last three months. The small-group discussions focused on the Y’s current programs and feedback from business owners, local organizations and, of course, Fairborn residents.

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Dayton Business Journal Names Healthiest Employers Winners

Dayton Business Journal
July 5, 2011

The YMCA of Greater Dayton was named one of Dayton Business Journal’s first ever Top 10 Healthiest Employers. The awards are given to Dayton-based organizations that incorporate wellness programming in the areas of culture and leadership commitment, foundational components, strategic planning, communication and marketing, and programming and interventions.

Strong Kids campaign exceeds goal

Xenia Gazette
By Paul Collinsr
Friday, June 24, 2011

XENIA — The Xenia YMCA is celebrating exceeded expectations as the community’s response to this year’s “Strong Kids” campaign pushes the non-profit organization forward in its goal of helping those in need.

Burn camp allows kids to just be normal

Cincinnati.com
Written by John Johnston
June 10, 2011

OREGONIA - Before plunging into the pool at YMCA Camp Kern, a tall, athletic 14-year-old from Missouri explains why he's so happy to be here.

"It's just the feeling of being normal," says Joel Stokes, wearing a hat and T-shirt that conceal some of his scars, but not those on his arms. "Everybody's the same."

Schools shift latchkey programs to local YMCA

Dayton Daily News
By Margo Rutledge Kissell, Staff Writer
Sunday, May 29, 2011

Tightening budgets are prompting some school districts to outsource their school-age child care programs as they search for ways to save money or generate revenue.

Xenia grad Warhola anxious to try his skills at the college level
Valedictorian, soccer and cabaret star to attend Univ. of Mich.

By Mark Gokavi, Staff Writer
9:14 AM Thursday, May 26, 2011
XENIA — Chad Warhola didn’t write the book on overcoming adversity.

But he did write an essay about it that helped him win a 2011 Anthony Munoz Straight A scholarship.

Swim at the Y this Summer

The YMCA of Greater Dayton reminds kids and adults about the importance of swim lessons, water safety and the health benefits of swimming