IT TAKES A VILLAGE

THE Y AND ITS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS DEEPEN IMPACT IN COMMUNITIES

Keeping Kids Safe

The Chinatown Y’s Preventive Services Director Narcisa Loza and fellow staff joined ACS Commissioner Jess Dannhauser (center) and ACS Associate Commissioner Luisa Linares at a rally on the steps of City Hall to highlight the importance of child abuse prevention.

Among Leaders

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with people as he hosted an annual NYCHA Leaders Luncheon at the Coney Island Y.

Mocha Moms

The Cross Island Y hosted a Health and Wellness Day and Brunch with Mocha Moms and the First Lady of Queens Tameka Richards in celebration of Women’s History Month. Vice President of Operations La-Vena Francis was on hand to receive a donation to support Y programming.

Coming Home

The West Side Y hosted PBS NewsHour to interview WNBA All Star and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner about her new book, and she took time to hit the court with some of the Y’s youngest players.

10 Years Young

The Coney Island Y celebrated 10 years of serving the local community by recognizing diehard members like Edith Storch, seen with Coney Island Y Executive Director Sam Moore, who joined on the first day it opened.

Family First

Governor Kathy Hochul visited the Dodge Y to highlight New York State’s status as the first state in the nation to enact a standalone prenatal leave policy. Attendees included (l to r) YMCA Vice President of Government Relations Michael Rivadeneyra, Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, Dodge Y Executive Director Caroline Sanchez, and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.

Home At Last

The Castle Hill Y partnered with Animal Care Centers of NYC to host an adoption event where all the animals found a forever home with Y members.

Tiny Planters

The South Shore Y teamed up with arborist John Kilcullen of NYC Parks and Recreation to host a tree planting event for Pre-K program participants in honor of Earth Day.

Immigrants Are New York

YMCA Vice President of Government Relations Michael Rivadeneyra spoke on the steps of City Hall to advocate for funding for adult literacy programs.