YMCA's Why The Y

Join us in a new episode where we drive into the benefits of eating with your loved ones at the table. 

In this episode, we are talking about Dance & Music in the Black History. We discussed the evolution and meaning of Dance & Music in the U.S and Colombia! 

Arianna saw a flyer that took her from an economically disadvantaged background to graduating college with a 4.0 through the Y achievers program and gaining work force experience. She is currently excelling in her pursuit to a successful career in analytics 👏 Arianna is a great representation of how the Y Achievers program answers the question of how to give opportunity youth the best opportunities to go to school, find a job coach or mentor, and to earn a fulfilling job. We are so proud of you, Arianna!

We have special treat on today’s episode. Greg Bouslog, Associate Executive Director of Ross Farnsworth East Valley Family YMCA, gives us an insight to how he serves his community with passion. We talk about his recent promotion, building community, his commitment to this family first organization, and about a recent donation from the Devin Booker Starting Five grant! 

Workforce skills, professionalism and effective leadership abilities help our youth succeed in their future careers. That’s why our young teens participate in the leaders in training program to shadow a YMCA employee, gaining that on the job experience. Tony, and LIT participant and YMCA advocate, speaks on his experience and how the program has impacted his career goals. Visit our website to learn more: valleyymca.org.