“My daughter feels welcome and safe during the programming. I have always felt comfortable with staff caring for my child. I am grateful for the role Y staff has played in my daughter’s life. I believe it has encouraged her to try new things and build confidence. She has made friends and learned socialization skills.”—YMCA Member

Sarah Allen has worked in Child Development for more than 15 years!

Larry Duke has been teaching Taekwondo for 45 years and has the highest level of certification granted by the World Headquarters for Taekwondo (Kukkiwon).

“Have you had a tough break lately? I recommend heading to the Y for supportive and compassionate help to renew your body, mind, and spirit.”—Jane, Downtown Boise YMCA Member

“Seriously, this has been a life changer for me.”—Ann, YMCA Member

“My son loves attending the Y. He is always excited when it is “Y” day – and simply knowing he is able to do something he loves on a regular basis makes me confident this has a positive impact on his life. I have been so pleased – by what seems so simple – but the fact that at drop off – when we walk through the door he is always warmly and enthusiastically greeted by name. This really helps him feel a sense of belonging and gives him a great start to his day outside of the home.”—YMCA Member

“Yesterday, one of our middle-schoolers came into my office and asked if he could talk. I asked him what was up and he began to talk to me about how he was having a hard week because of some stuff going on at home. While we talked he had brought in a guitar and was randomly playing it with in sequences of our conversation. I asked him how long he had played the guitar and he had told Nick (one of our counselors) had taught him a year ago. It was apparent that in this kid’s life the Y was much more than an afterschool hangout. It was a place where he had friends and counselors who were there for him when life was falling apart. I was very privileged to be able to hang out with such an incredible individual yesterday. It was a real-life case moment that was simple but very impactful.”—YMCA Member

“Without the generosity of our community, my grandchildren would not be thriving as they are today.”—West Boise YMCA and Boise City Aquatic Center Member

“After shelter-in-place orders were implemented, my YMCA did not miss a beat. Within days they started online classes. Because the YMCA was able to adapt so quickly, I have been able to enjoy a wide range of exercise classes that I’ve never done before: P90X, Insanity, a resistance band class, a foam roller class, Thirty-minute Abs, and even Zumba, all from the safety and convenience of my home. I might come out of this quarantine healthier than when it started!”—YMCA Member

“Robotics camp proved to be a great fit for him and he LOVED learning about and building the Lego Mindstorm with his awesome instructors.”—Bethany, South Meridian YMCA Member

“It feels great to be part of something positive for our community and this has improved and impacted my life tremendously.”—YMCA Member and Annual Campaign Volunteer

“Her mom was so excited to share how much she had grown and she credits her good start to the foundation that we helped her create.” Read the rest of Cinda’s Story about the YMCA’s transformative work here!