Thanks to Atlanta United FC goalkeeper
@akann90
for the encouraging shoutout! We are grateful for the support of
@ATLUTD
and all of our partners as we pivot to meet critical community needs during these challenging times.
#stickwiththeY
Huge thank you to retired WNBA player and
@AtlantaDream
co-owner
@ReneeMontgomery
and the Renee Montgomery Foundation for the support of our Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA.
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is proud to share that we are now the Official Jersey Patch Partner of the Atlanta Hawks with the signature 'Y' logo featured on all
@atlhawks
uniforms — plus the
@CPSkyhawks
uniforms and the physical uniforms of Hawks Talon GC players!
We are grateful
Celebrating APS’s announcement this morning of a $5M investment in
#earlylearning
in Atlanta — matching the original investment from the City of Atlanta!
#atlanta
#atl
#aps
Over the past week, our teams have refocused and redeployed to meet the needs of our city and our communities. We’re incredibly grateful that you’re choosing to
#stickwiththeY
. Please watch the video message from our President and CEO
@laurenkoontz
:
Today,
@AtlantaMagazine
is honoring 12 influential Atlanta women who are making a mark and positively impacting their communities. Our CEO
@laurenkoontz
is one of them! Congratulations to Lauren and all of the other amazing women selected to receive this honor!
Congratulations to our President & CEO
@laurenkoontz
on being recognized as one of
@AtlantaMagazine
's Women Making a Mark 2020!
Learn more about Lauren:
Read more about this incredible honor:
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is participating in unanticipated school closure meal services starting March 17, 2020. Free snacks and dinners will be provided to all eligible children up to 18 years of age. For more information, read our blog:
Farewell and congratulations to our very own RC Pruitt on his retirement! We will truly miss RC, and we're so grateful for his leadership as Senior VP of Operations at the YMCA of Metro Atlanta and for 34 years of service & great contributions to the Y! We wish him all the best!
Huge thank you to
@MikeDavisRB
,
@AtlantaFalcons
running back, for partnering with the YMCA of Metro Atlanta to take 28 youth from our local
#AtlantaWestside
community on a back-to-school shopping spree!
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta and
@atlgladiators
teamed up to host two clinics to introduce day campers at
@FowlerYMCA
and
@tullgwinnetty
to the sport of hockey. 60 youth learned the basics of hockey from six members of the Atlanta Gladiators team.
#HockeyLivesintheA
We have provided 614,703 meals to families since March 2020 as we meet the growing need for food security in Atlanta. We are so thankful for all our staff, volunteers and community partners that helped make this happen!
Yesterday,
@Braves
pitcher
@ToukiToussaint
visited
@youngymca
and interacted with youths participating in the Braves' Summer Slugger Program, created by
@EVERFI
. They had a great time with a Q&A session, trivia, and doing STEM experiments with Terry Owens from
@GeorgiaPower
.
We stand with Ukraine. The YMCA of Metro Atlanta has made a gift to support the work happening on the ground at Ys in Ukraine through the YMCA World Service Campaign. Please consider donating to provide emergency support to YMCA Ukraine.
"The YMCA of Metro Atlanta named Lauren A. Koontz as the organization’s first woman president and CEO, replacing Edward G. Munster who is retiring after 42 years with the YMCA." Read the full story via
@ajc
.
Madison Kenney, 14, coaches four all-girls underwater
#robotics
teams through our YMCA Afterschool program at
@youngymca
. She's passionate about helping girls build confidence to pursue STEM interests. Tune in to
@cbs46
tomorrow for her story!
#AtlantaYMCA
YMCA sites across metro Atlanta are ready to provide high-quality childcare services for first responders, medical professionals and those on the frontlines of COVID-19. Registration is now open:
Our President & CEO,
@laurenkoontz
shared a message with our Y staff team this past weekend. We want everyone in our Y family to know that the Y is here for Atlanta, and we are here for ALL.
With the help of our amazing staff & volunteers, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta has provided free lunches to more than 1,100 campers each day through our Summer Food Program. The Y is so much more than a gym. We're a connected community & service organization that's
#hereforgood
.
This
#ThankfulThursday
, we're grateful for our amazing leader,
@laurenkoontz
! This evening, Lauren will be honored at the annual Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Most Admired CEO Awards as one of
#Atlanta
's Most Admired CEOs in Nonprofit.
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is excited to debut
#esports
programming in partnership with
@SkillshotMedia
&
@GhostGaming
. The program will kick off this April & May with youth & teen tournaments in Rocket League. Open to members & nonmembers. Learn more.
Many thanks to our friends
@CoxEnterprises
and
@unitedwayatl
for their partnership in creating 200 STEAM kits for families in our signature Early Learning Readiness Program, an innovative, evidence-based program in Spanish that serves caregivers & kids ages 0-5 under their care.
Thanks to our friends at
@HelpingMamas
for their recent partnership with our
@EastCobbYMCA
and support in helping to strengthen families in the local community.
Yesterday was the groundbreaking for the future home of
@KIPPWPA
, YMCA Early Learning Center and a school-based health clinic. We are proud to join
@AtlantaPublic
,
@KIPPMAC
,
@GroveParkFdn
and
@InvestAtlanta
in bringing education, wellness, and more to the Grove Park community!
Thanks to
@PNCBank
for spreading holiday cheer to our students! From reading to children to donating books, school supplies, coats and gloves, the PNC team has made a difference in the lives of so many children and families.🥰
Tonight we will be hosting the Celebration of Community Champions where we will be recognizing those who make an impact, including Bransby Christian Leadership Award winners Ambassador Andrew Young and Dr. Walter Young. Join the conversation with the hashtag
#YMCA2020Vision
!
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta works to support our community each day, in so many ways, from helping kids stay on track in school, to helping teens develop confidence and leadership skills, and helping families stay active and get healthy together.
Thanks to our friends at
@Delta
for rolling out the red carpet and providing a night full of memorable experiences for day campers through the Delta Seat Swap initiative! Learn more about the partnership:
The swim lessons and support Tina received at the Y gave her confidence to not only conquer her fear of water at age 52, but to also join a competitive swim team. Read her inspiring story on our blog!
@swimsaveslives
#swimmingsaveslives
#usms
#alts
Thanks to
@Delta
for spending three days volunteering with the
@youngymca
. The instant joy on the faces of our youth when they see the red Delta Air Lines shirts enter the building is priceless!
Through the recent upheaval and change to our daily lives, one thing remains constant — the Y's commitment to the people we serve. In this video, our CEO
@laurenkoontz
shows you the impact the Y is making because of your sustaining membership.
In mid-July, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta will have a new CEO – Lauren Koontz – the first woman to ever hold that title. Read the article published in today's
@AtlBizChron
online and in print.
The Y is working to give you and our community a sense of shared purpose. We're asking you to
#stickwiththeY
and maintain your membership to help support the programs and services we're launching to meet the needs of the moment. See the video message from our CEO
@laurenkoontz
Thanks to staff from
@AtlantaFalcons
for volunteering at three of our local Ys last Friday. They helped fill 350 bags to provide children in Y Afterschool with food for the weekend.
#socialresponsibility
@FalconsCR
During these extraordinary and uncertain times, we are so appreciative of the compassionate and kind words our members have shared with us. We are committed to the well-being of our community and are thankful for your support!
#stickwiththeY
Thanks to our CEO and President
@laurenkoontz
for reading to the children at Arthur M. Blank at E.A. Ware Early Learning Center for
#GAPreKWeek
! The kids had so much fun listening and dancing along to the story!
Our new food pantry at the Wade Walker Park Family YMCA is now open. The pantry was dedicated & named in honor of DeKalb County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw, whose generous support made the pantry a reality.
@DeKalbChampNews
@commissionersrb
Learn more:
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote. Today we honor the women on whose shoulders we stand as we continue the fight for gender equality.
#womensequalityday
#EqualityCantWait
Even when it's 22 degrees and freezing outside, we are still here for you! Thanks to
@ACFB
, volunteers and the Y Hunger Relief team at
@EastCobbYMCA
for braving the chilly weather this Tuesday to serve over 200 families Blessing Boxes.
Tremendous thank you to
@Aetna
, a
@cvshealth
company, for providing the YMCA of Metro Atlanta with a generous $50,000 grant to support the Backpack for Families program at the
@youngymca
to help the Y continue providing hunger relief efforts for families in need.
Congratulations to our Teen Fundraiser of the Year, Jayden Bohannon! "The Y has helped me build character as a person, meet lifelong friends, build courage, network but most of all, do what I love which is helping others and putting smiles on others' faces."
#YMCA2020Vision
We are carefully considering every aspect of our operations to determine when and how we can reopen Y facilities while ensuring your safety. We promise to stay in touch and communicate those plans with you. We appreciate your patience. See the update from our CEO
@laurenkoontz
.
Congratulations to Youlanda Upkins, YMCA of Metro Atlanta’s VP of Early Learning, on her acceptance into the Class of 2019 Executive Leadership Program for Nonprofit Organizations! What an outstanding achievement, Youlanda! Congrats!
@y_upkins
@yatlearlylearn
Thanks to our partnership with
@MorganStanley
and
@kaboom
, children are enjoying their new playground at
@tullgwinnetty
. We're ensuring that children have a high-quality and safe place to gather, play, and learn while building confidence and forming friendships.
#PlaySpaceEquity
Our childcare program for kids of first-responders and essential workers has served more than 1,800 children and we have distributed over 82,000 meals across more than a dozen locations. Give today to join us in this impactful work:
When a violent tornado ripped through Newnan last month, the
@summit_family_Y
team jumped into action immediately to support the community by offering the Y as a place to shower, rest, and receive supplies. Thanks to our staff and volunteers for caring for our community!
On Monday, December 18, 2023, NFL player
@MikeDavisRB
donated toys to the Arthur M. Blank Youth YMCA's after-school program.
Mike committed to serving 75 Arthur M. Blank YMCA kids. Families participated in games, making cookie decorations, dinner, and exchanged gifts.
Join the Y's summer esports league today & experience one of the most rapidly growing activities among kids. To learn more, we invite families to attend information meetings on Zoom, scheduled for Wednesday, May 3 & Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00 pm. Register at .
Thanks to our friends at
@ATLUTD
and
@goodsportsinc
for donating more than $120,000 brand new soccer equipment and uniforms to nine of our
#AtlantaYMCA
branches. We are so excited and grateful for this donation that will benefit our Y youth!
Today,
@carverymca
is hosting a center-wide effort to honor the memory and legacy of the late global icon, Kobe Bryant. Events include a basketball clinic, coloring assignments and book readings to make memorable moments in the vein of the famous Mamba Mentality.
#KobeFarewell
#WelcomingWeek
is in full swing at your Y! Meet Afreen, who works in member services at our
@ForsythYMCA
and is originally from Bangladesh! Join us this week to make new connections with neighbors and community members. Together, let's celebrate what unites us!
#youbelonghere
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta hosts teens from
@YMCALA
for a day of team building and volunteer development. More than 60 teens between the ages of 13-18 attended the event, which took place at the Y’s Leadership & Learning Center on the westside of Atlanta.
April is
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
. As a part of the Y’s commitment to protect all children in our community, we’re joining youth-serving organizations across the country by participating in the
#FiveDaysofAction
— a campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse.
This season, in partnership with the
@atlhawks
, we are excited to share that, from every Hawks jersey sold at
@atlhawksshop
, a portion of proceeds will benefit the Hawks Foundation and the YMCA of Metro Atlanta as their community partner. This directly impacts our community
YMCA of Metro Atlanta wins $10,000 donation from
@GasSouth
's Charity Cornhole Tournament! Our
@EastCobbYMCA
and Northwest YMCA returned to
@420fest
yesterday to play in Gas South’s seventh annual Charity Cornhole Challenge, and we WON it! Thanks to
@GasSouth
&
@Kevin_GasSouth
!
This weekend,
@BuckheadFamilyY
ran a free girls basketball clinic. The clinic was run by Cherelle George, former WNBA player. The purpose was to get girls into basketball because it teaches leadership, collaboration and teamwork in an incredible way. 35 girls participated.