Social Responsibility

     Open Doors

    The YMCA embraces people of all ages, incomes, abilities, religious and ethnic backgrounds.  We work to break barriers of isolation and to create the connections that add meaning to life.  Participants with a financial need are encouraged to apply for Y scholarships.  The YMCA uses a sliding scale to evaluate each applicant.  Through gifts to the annual Open Doors Scholarship Campaign, the YMCA of Greenville makes its services available to thousands in our community every year.  Annually, the YMCA provides in excess of $950,000 in scholarships through gifts made by county friends.  Please make a pledge and open the door for someone who needs what the Y provides.  To make a pledge, please contact Mili Lechleiter at 963-3605.

    **Our Open Doors Website is now LIVE! Check it out here.**

    Babysitting Course

    Designed for young people ages 11 to 15, this course prepares you to become a great
    babysitter – and shows parents that you take this responsibility seriously.  This course is designed by the American Red Cross. Our next course will be June 7 from 9:00am-5:00pm at our GHS location.

    Babysitting Course Info

    Lifeguard Certification Classes

    We will be offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification classes as well as re-certification classes throughout 2013. Click below for class dates and more information.

    Lifeguard Certification Info 

    Mission Service Projects

    As we continue to strive to reach out to the community, we have established mission service projects for each month. We are currently supporting Habitat for Humanity for the month of May, looking for those who would like to become volunteers for their local projects.

    Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization. They are dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide.  The ministry was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent place to live in dignity and safety.

    Habitat has an open-door policy:  all who desire to be a part of this work are welcome, regardless of religious preference or background. They build with people in need regardless of race or religion. They welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds. They are driven by the desire to give tangible expression to the love of God through the work of eliminating poverty housing.

    Volunteering

    Since its beginning, the YMCA has been creating, managing and expanding its programs and facilities with the invaluable help of volunteers.  Annually, hundreds of people give hours of their time and talents to the well being of the youth and adults in our community.  What better way to make a difference in the lives of others than to contribute yourself?  What volunteers give of themselves returns in heartwarming and often unexpected ways.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, or finding out more information, please complete the following forms and return them to the YMCA.  Thanks for your consideration and continued support.
     
     

    Military Incentive

    The YMCA has partnered with Military One Source and Armed Services YMCA to provide free memberships for families of deployed military, Title 10 independent duty personnel, and relocated spouses. Please provide the Membership Director with proof of deployment or a letter for Title 10 status.  To see if you qualify, please contact Military One Source at 1-800-342-9647.