PRESS RELEASE The Treasure Valley Family YMCA (Y) has awarded four individuals with awards for their years of volunteerism and service to the local Y and the community. These awards were presented at the Y’s 127th Annual Meeting on June 6 at the Grove Hotel, an event that brought people together … [Read more...]
Mandy and Jonathan’s Story
IT SHOULDN'T HURT TO ASK By the time Mandy drove up to the West Family Y, she was out of options for herself and her son, Jonathan. The difficult life they had been sharing resulted in behavioral problems for Jonathan that made things even worse. Multiple moves, family conflict, cancer surgery, and … [Read more...]
Abdi’s Story
INFLUENCE TO LAST A LIFETIME Abdi’s Y journey began on the basketball court, but his heart led him to the track. Born in a refugee camp in Ethiopia, Abdi arrived in Boise with his mother in 2010. He was a newcomer to our community with few resources and no education. Bit by bit, Abdi built a life … [Read more...]
Ed’s Story
For many, the YMCA serves as a place to access critical physical rehabilitation support. That is certainly true for Ed, a 62-year-old retired railroad engineer from South Dakota, who began a membership at the Downtown Y in 2016 in order to maintain his aquatic rehab exercise routine, a critical … [Read more...]
Nate’s & Nina’s Story
At the Y, we strengthen community through youth development because we believe that a community is stronger when all children have the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. The best way to do this is by providing them a safe and fun environment in which to explore and … [Read more...]
Krystal’s & Olivia’s Story
Krystal’s Y story has many exciting chapters, the first of which began 8 years ago when she lost her vision as a result of diabetes. She decided to pursue finding a guide dog, but it wasn’t that simple. First she had to start exercising in order to feel more confident while walking unassisted. At … [Read more...]
The Y . . . A Place For Everyone. GIVE TODAY!
The Y is a safe place, an understanding place. It's a place no one outgrows, where anyone of all ages can find community, support, and expertise. Supporting the Y changes your life and the lives of so many others. Give Today » Volunteer Tomorrow » Connect Now » Watch these videos to learn more … [Read more...]
The Magic of Camp and the Power of a Gift
Regardless of what or who someone's donation supports, every dollar makes an impact at the Y. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir is just one of many ways that the Y carries out our cause of developing successful youth. At YMCA Camp, kids of all backgrounds explore nature, make lasting friendships, … [Read more...]
Connor: A Waddler’s Story
Not quite an infant, not quite toddler. That's Connor. But this young kid's getting so much more from the Y's child care program than motor skill development and playtime discovery. This is his family's Y. Their camera. Their story. Watch Connor's video here» … [Read more...]
A Donor’s Impact – Joe’s Thank You
As a 14-year-old, Joe came to the Downtown YMCA as a kid without a home, family, or support system. He could have slipped through the cracks, but instead, the YMCA’s positive influence helped him find a better path. Watch his story here » … [Read more...]
Braxton
By Jim Everett, Treasure Valley Family YMCA CEO The last time Braxton returned home from Boise to Arizona, it did not go well. He reconnected with some of his former “gangster” friends and began smoking pot. Fortunately, he remembered the person he had become as an employee at the Treasure Valley … [Read more...]
Zach
2013 was a big year for Zach. What started with ten minutes on the elliptical machine became losing over 160 pounds and finishing four triathlons. Proud of what he has lost, Zach is more grateful for what he has gained — friendships, support, a job, self-esteem, and a sense of purpose, none of which … [Read more...]