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Community can spread faster than the virus.
Community can spread faster than the virus.
The pandemic gave us clarity about what matters most: health, family, education and human connections — the things we champion here at the Y.
Our Y is more vital now than ever.
More Milwaukee Y members have stood behind our mission during the pandemic than at any other Y in the country, which has made it possible for us to:
Protect families through uncertainty
Protect families through uncertainty
1,900+
1,900+
KIDS IN EMERGENCY CHILDCARE programs when other programs had to shutter amidst COVID-19. The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee worked directly with the CDC to establish and pilot the successful safety standards that were adopted statewide.
300+
300+
STUDENTS AT SAFE SCHOOL SITES to ease the burden on families who were trying to manage virtual learning from home — on top of all their other pandemic stresses.
“My daughter was struggling with virtual schooling and being isolated from her classmates. I was struggling to help her. She went from being disengaged at school to being caught up, participating and raising her grades. Overall, she is a happier kiddo. I am so grateful!"
“My daughter was struggling with virtual schooling and being isolated from her classmates. I was struggling to help her. She went from being disengaged at school to being caught up, participating and raising her grades. Overall, she is a happier kiddo. I am so grateful!"
— Lori A.
RevolutionizE health
RevolutionizE health
We met our members where you were: online, outdoors and at more sites throughout the city. We brought more personal, boutique fitness to everyone, and kept Milwaukee STRONG with a 6-week, city-wide wellness challenge.
THAT'S JUST THE BEGINNING. In 2021, we’re completely reimagining health (and health access) in Milwaukee.
Champion OUR MOST VULNERABLE
Champion OUR MOST VULNERABLE
When the city reopened, higher-risk seniors got lost in the shuffle. Not here.
When the city reopened, higher-risk seniors got lost in the shuffle. Not here.
Sometimes care is as simple as a call. We made hundreds of them to connect with seniors while they were isolated during the lockdowns. And we made sure they didn't fall behind on their health, adding new senior-focused nutrition and strengthening fitness programs.
“I have problems with an arthritic spine, and the Y is a source of all-around help in maintaining my health as I am aging. Also, since I live alone I value socializing with friends at the Y.
“I have problems with an arthritic spine, and the Y is a source of all-around help in maintaining my health as I am aging. Also, since I live alone I value socializing with friends at the Y.
There is something for everyone... all for the taking!"
There is something for everyone... all for the taking!"
—Darlene
Act fast when our community calls.
Act fast when our community calls.
Most of all, we listened. When more people were going hungry, we fed thousands of local families. We responded when the community cried out for justice, and are on a journey to become an anti-racist, multicultural organization that values diversity in all forms. We’ve continued to respond with the community to speak out against racism, hate and systemic injustice.
WE ARE HERE when our neighbors needs us — but we need your help to keep it up.
Stand together
for a better us.
Stand together
for a better us.
Our community is still calling out for relief from this crisis. Help us reach them:
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