Staunton-Augusta Family YMCA

We are recruiting tutors for our SAW Tutoring Network. #Volunteer to support local students!

Our July Newsletter is out now! Pick up a copy in the lobby or read online at issuu.com/saymcanewslett…

June's Newsletter features some big achievements in our Y, but it also encourages you to celebrate Small Wins. The June Newsletter is available now in the Staunton-Augusta Family YMCA Lobby or online here: issuu.com/saymcanewslett…

Happy Founder’s Day! 🎉 In 1844, George Williams & 11 others held a meeting in London that marked the founding of the YMCA. For 178 years, the Y has worked to strengthen communities – From the 1st group swim classes, first ESL classes, to addressing chronic disease and more!

Thank you to Amanda DePoy for the second session of Art of Expression for our second Mental Health Monday! Participants practiced creativity as a way of expression, healing and relaxation. Read about our mission to support mental health in our community: issuu.com/saymcanewslett…

Sharing mental health resources can help someone in need and impact their life. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth Linked below is a resource page provided by Mental Health America of Augusta: mha-augusta.org/resources/

What are some ways you show empathy and compassion? #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Recognize warning signs of mental illness. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth Below is a link to a source from Mental Health America: mhanational.org/recognizing-wa…

More than 100 years ago the Y created the concept of group swim lessons, and to this day teaches more than 1 million children and adults invaluable water safety and swimming skills every year. 🏊🏼 Find your local Y for water safety lessons: bit.ly/3r61QS5

What are some other ways you support mental health? #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Don't be afraid to DREAM BIG! 🚀 #MondayMotivation #ForABetterUs

How does exploring the creative process improve our mental health? Amanda DuPoy kicked off our first Mental Health Monday in partnership with Mental Health America of Augusta this morning discussing just that. The next session is on May 23rd in the Multi-Purpose Room.

Happy Earth Day! What are some ways you are Earth-conscious in your daily routine?

We are participating in #FiveDaysofAction to spread awareness of child sexual abuse and how we can protect our youth. The third step is to respond as a safe adult. Learn more at fivedaysofaction.org

We are participating in #FiveDaysofAction to spread awareness of child sexual abuse and how we can protect our youth. The second step is to see the warning signs. Learn more at fivedaysofaction.org

Know. See. Respond. When a child or teen needs to talk, do you know how to respond? Learn how to be a "safe adult" and help protect kids from abuse. fivedaysofaction.org/safe-adults #FiveDaysOfAction

We are participating in #FiveDaysofAction to spread awareness of child sexual abuse and how we can protect our youth. The first step is to know how abuse happens. Learn more at fivedaysofaction.org

Know. See. Respond. Throughout the week we'll be participating in the #FiveDaysofAction campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and how we can prevent it together. Learn more: fivedaysofaction.org/pledge

Check out @WHSVnews's feature on our Yoga For Cancer program! whsv.com/2022/04/11/yog…

We have handmade toys and pottery for sale in the lobby! These pieces have been donated to the Y to sell as part of our Annual Giving Campaign. The pottery was made and donated by Diana Easley. The toys were made by William Blasius and donated by his wife in his memory.