The Y is deeply vested, along with our partners and funders, in communities adversely impacted by the “achievement gap” — the academic, social and developmental effects of poverty on children and youth. We approach this through many avenues including mentoring, Head Start early learning, as well as myriad programs for students in grades K-12 throughout low income communities in our region. These programs include Y Community Schools and Out-of-School Time Programs such as After School Enrichment and Summer Learning. It also includes more specialized programs like college and career exploration and programs for youth experiencing homelessness, among others.
The tie that binds them all is a high quality, outcomes based approach which includes academic intervention as well as a robust enrichment component consisting of a rich mix of influences including sports clinics, group exercise such as yoga, and visual and performing arts, to name a few. Whether as a volunteer, funder, partner or associate, we invite you to join us in this cause.
The Y continues to pursue various 21st CCLC grants to provide literacy and math instruction, STEAM enrichment activities, field trips, family engagement initiatives, and college and career readiness programs. If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact Sasha Batts at Sashabatts@ymaryland.org.
For more information on how you or your organization can get involved, please contact Donald Eaddy, VP of Youth Development & Community Health at DonaldEaddy@ymaryland.org.