2ND ANNUAL RUNWAY FOR RISE EVENT WAS A HIT!
On Saturday, February 23rd, The Ashford Rise School of Dallas held its 2nd Runway For Rise fashion show and luncheon, with more than 300 guests in attendance at The Adolphus Hotel. The luncheon began with a silent auction and signature "Mystery Boxes" for sale, but the really fun began with the fashionable student runway models who stole the show!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE – JOIN THE Y TEAM!
Summer is a great time to work for the Y. We are seeking teens and young adult to serve as camp counselors, lifeguards, swim instructor and much more. Meet new friends, learn new skills, and make a difference all at the same time. Join us this summer and experience more than just a job!
YMCA DAY OF GIVING GOES METROPLEX WIDE
On March 5th the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas held the 2nd YMCA Day of Giving. This year for the first time both the Arlington and Ft Worth YMCAs joined the one-day event geared to providing an opportunity to give to your local YMCA. This year with all three YMCAs in the Metroplex participating, we were able to raise collectively $294,576!
RUN TOWARD SUMMER! SUPER SIGN UP MARCH 15TH - 18TH
Summer is getting closer by the minute. Have your vacation plans set? How about your child’s summer plans? No worries beginning Friday, March 15th – Monday, March 18th the YMCA will hold our Super Summer Sign Up days - one stop shopping for summer fun. Learn more, play more and experience more with great summer savings
YMCA PARTICIPATES IN AMERICAN DIABETES ALERT DAY
One in three American adults is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a serious disease that can lead to complications like kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, blindness, and amputations. But type 2 diabetes doesn’t have to be permanent—it can be prevented or delayed with healthy lifestyle modifications. The first step is learning your risk.
PRESIDENT'S FIRST FRIDAY REPORT
There's so much going on within the Dallas YMCA Association! President and CEO, Curt Hazelbaker, gives his monthly take on what's happening and where we are going in his newsletter.
PRESS RELEASES
DFW YMCA'S TEAMING UP TO RAISE OVER $100,000 FOR NORTH TEXAS COMMUNITIES
Dallas, March 5, 2019 – YMCAs in Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington are coming together for YMCA Day of Giving, a one-day giving event geared to providing an opportunity to give to your local Y across the DFW Metroplex.
YMCA SERVICES DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
Dallas, January 15, 2019 – For federal employees and their families while on furlough during the Federal Government shutdown, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is waiving a month of membership dues for our current members impacted through January, as well as offering free workouts to non-members also impacted.
DALLAS YMCA CFO NAMED NONPROFIT CFO OF THE YEAR BY DALLAS BUSINESS JOURNAL
Dallas, November 15, 2018 – YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Chief Financial Officer, David Bornowski, was named Non-Profit CFO of the Year by the Dallas Business Journal at their annual awards luncheon. The Dallas Business Journal's annual CFO awards program honors financial professionals in North Texas for outstanding performances in their roles as financial stewards.
KNOW THE RISKS: NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH
Dallas, November 5, 2018 – November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and a time for all Dallas area residents to assess their risk for developing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Currently, of the 84 million people with prediabetes only 10 percent know they have the condition. In addition to the high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, people with prediabetes are also at risk of developing other chronic diseases such as heart disease and stroke.
CHILDHOOD OBESITY IS A FAMILY AFFAIR
DALLAS (September 1, 2018) – September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and while the dangers of childhood obesity are well chronicled, many families need support changing their families’ habits with the goal of overweight and obese children obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight. The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas wants families in North Texas to understand how adopting healthy habits together can help reduce childhood obesity.
IRVING FAMILY YMCA WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO THE COMMUNITY
IRVING (August 31, 2018) - On September 4th, 6pm – 8pm the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and the Irving Family YMCA is hosting a Meet & Greet with new Executive Director Jesse Pazdernik at the Irving Arts Center located at 3333 North MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75062. Jesse brings 15 years of YMCA experience, where he recently served as Associate Executive Director for the Rancho Family YMCA of San Diego County before joining the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas as Executive Director of the Irving Family YMCA.
DAYMARK LIVING FOUNDER RECEIVES GOV. ABBOT’S LONE STAR AWARD
WAXAHACHIE (August 21, 2018) John Poston, founder of the Ashford Rise School of Dallas at the Moody Family YMCA and Daymark Living, received the Governor’s Lone Star Achievement Award for his 20 year service to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Poston is also the recipient of the Dallas Y's 2017 George L. Allen Leadership Award for his outstanding leadership in service to our community or group of people who experience unique challenges.
AT&T AWARDS $65,000 TO YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS PROGRAM EMPOWERING MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
DALLAS (August 21, 2018) – AT&T awards the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas $65,000 for the Y Achievers program that empowers students to reach their highest potential. The contribution supports the continuous expansion of the program to help middle school and high school teens. The Y Achievers program is a national YMCA program that was started in Houston, Texas to provide African American teens with a positive sense of self and aspirations for professional careers in the workforce. Today, the program helps low-to-moderate income students and families across the country.
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