Homelessness is a real problem in our country, and unfortunately Statesville is no exception. The YMCA Bridge Academy helps our local homeless families with free After School Academy, Summer Day Camp, sports programs, Safety Around Water drowning prevention, anti-hunger initiatives & more. We focus on the students' social and emotional development, helping them develop a positive sense of self-worth and strong academic self-efficacy through positive role models and intentional programming and curriculum design.

In a world full of isolation and unrest, it is more important than ever that we keep our young people engaged in positive experiences in healthy, safe environments. Our new initiative offers eligible young people ages 12-18 years old in our communities a FREE membership to access the Y’s fitness facilities, basketball courts, swimming pools, and so much more.

Are you interested in helping the Y make even more of an impact in the local community? If so, we need you! Please email Blake Blakley if you're interested in joining our Board of Advisors at a.blakley@ymcanwnc.org.