Page 6 - Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA Annual Report 2017

2017
In 2017, the Y expanded educational programs to help community members navigate through obesity and chronic illness. These include the Y Diabetes Prevention Program, Pedaling for Parkinson’s, Enhance®Fitness senior fitness and arthritis management program, YWeight,LIVESTRONG® atthe YMCA for cancer survivors and SilverSneakersTM for active older adults. These programs make us, our Ys and our community better. The result is a community that values health and supports healthy choices.
As part of our focus on healthy living, the Tampa YMCA is also committed to keeping children nourished all year long. One in five American children doesn’t know where his or her next meal will come from. Studies show when kids are hungry, they’re more likely to bully others, have trouble focusinginclassandstruggle
with schoolwork. A proper diet is essential to physical, mental, social and emotional development. The
Y fills gaps in access to free meals during the summer and afterschool hours by providing year-round healthy snacks and meals to kids who live with food insecurity
to help them grow strong and smart. Watch how the Tampa YMCA is fighting food insecurity in partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools and the YMCA of the USA:
IMPACT SNAPSHOT:
159,465 children, teens, adults, senior citizens, cancer survivors, chronically ill community members, at-risk youth, infants and toddlers were supported, guided and received resources
to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body.
The Tampa Y improves the
community’s health and well-being
by providing programs and activities that promote wellness, reduce risk for chronic disease and help others manage and reclaim their health.
FOR A BETTER US
377,000healthy meals and nutritious snacks provided to kids as part of the Y’s out-of-school meal programs.
5,928kids and 1,131different families living in food deserts pay $1 for a full bag of fresh produce from the Y’s Veggie Van – A Mobile Market Place.
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