I hope you enjoy the new format for the YMCA of Catawba Valley’s web site! 

The YMCA of Catawba Valley will celebrate 38 years of serving the Catawba Valley in 2008.  During this time much has remained the same: 

The YMCA’s Mission – “To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all” – is still the benchmark by which the Y measures success.

Programs for children and families that enable youth to build character and define their values are central to the Y’s purpose – Character values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility are built into each program curriculum and demonstrated on a daily basis by staff that model and teach these values.

Membership to the Y is more than a facility – it is an opportunity to build and develop relationships with other positive adults in a wholesome Christian atmosphere; it is a sense of belonging where total health is obtained in a safe environment. 

However, during these 38 years much has changed: 

The YMCA has grown from serving the eastern side of the county in one location to serving the entire county in five locations.

Volunteer numbers have grown to, more than 250 people who volunteer to work with children and teens in Y programs; nearly 100 volunteers serve on Boards and Committees enabling the Y to annually serve 33,000 persons, 50% under the age of 18.

Childcare has grown so that today the Y is the largest non-governmental provider of Childcare in the county, caring for 500 children every day, 50% under the age of 5; in four centers (65% of the children receive some form of financial assistance).

Teens, one of the fastest growing groups in Catawba County, are being served at the new C.O. Miller Teen Center.  Nearly 4,000 teens participated in a variety of programs and activities during the past year. 

Thanks for being part of the YMCA! 

Phil DiCasolo

President/CEO