Hendersonville Y celebrates a summer of service
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As summer comes to a close, the Hendersonville Family YMCA is looking back on a season filled with fun and fitness for all. This summer the Y:
- distributed 9K pounds of fresh, healthy produce at no charge to 3K people at 12 mobile food markets in Henderson County
- engaged dozens of summer day and overnight campers in sports, arts and crafts, science, and nature exploration
- provided more than $40K in financial assistance to local residents
- hosted several community blood drives and senior wellness workshops
- taught dozens of swim lessons and water safety classes
- welcomed more than 50K members, program participants, and guests for swimming, pickleball, basketball, fitness classes, Parkinson’s programs, cancer survivorship groups, social clubs, and more
- gave more than 5K visitors to Patton Pool a fun, safe place to play, cool down, and exercise in the sun
“The Y exists to serve the community, and we are thrilled that this summer has been such a success,” said Katrina McGuire, executive director of the Hendersonville Family Y. “Our goal is to provide a space where everyone can be healthy, whether that’s spending time with their family, getting access to healthy food, or learning to swim.”
You can still make a splash at Patton Pool through Labor Day. For more information about the Hendersonville Family YMCA’s programs and services, visit ymcawnc.org/hendersonville.
About the Hendersonville Family YMCA
The nonprofit Hendersonville Family YMCA, part of the YMCA of Western North Carolina, strengthens the Henderson County area through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1959 as the Henderson County YMCA, the organization merged with the YMCA of Western North Carolina in 2012 and became the Hendersonville Family YMCA. The Y nurtures the potential of children and teens, improves the region’s health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support the community. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.