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YMCA Launches New Program Aimed at Providing Teens Guidance and Support

Teens

Y Achievers will help teens discover their identities, embrace their passions, and become their best selves.

Gateway Region YMCA Celebrates Emerson's $1.5 Million Investment in Newly Renovated Emerson YMCA

Healthy Living Social Responsibility Youth Development

The Gateway Region YMCA celebrated the newly renovated Emerson YMCA in North St. Louis County with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning.

Juneteenth Community Celebration at Emerson Family YMCA

The Y to Celebrate Juneteenth

Social Responsibility

The Gateway Region YMCA to Host Juneteenth Events WHO: The Bayer YMCA and the Emerson Family YMCA WHAT: Juneteenth community events WHEN:

Gateway Region YMCA Launches Esports Leagues

Youth Development

Competitive video game play now offered for youth and teens. The Gateway Region YMCA is now offering Esports (Electronic Sports) leagues at the Bayer YMCA and the Carondelet Park Rec Complex. Video game play is designed for youth and teens, ages 9-17 who compete competitively in games such as Super Smash Bros, Rocket League, and NBA 2K21.

Lakewood and Trout COVID Grant from Ameren

AmerenCares Provides $25,000 COVID-19 Relief Grant to YMCA's Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood

On Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, representatives of YMCA's Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood were joined by officials from Ameren's Southeastern Missouri Division to announce a $25,000 gift from the company's AmerenCares foundation to assist the organization in offsetting losses incurred due to the impact of COVID-19.

Gateway Region YMCA is Presented $10,000 Defenders of Physical Activity Award from BOKS

The Gateway Region YMCA is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from BOKS (Build Our Kids Success), an initiative of the Reebok Foundation.

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