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We hope this message finds you and your loved ones doing well. Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Not only is the YMCA dedicated to your physical health, your mental health is one of our top priorities. See below for what the YMCA is doing to help employees with mental health and other happenings across YMCA Buffalo Niagara.
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A Message From President & CEO John Ehrbar
Summer is rapidly approaching, bringing not just beautiful warm weather to Western New York, but also the start of one of the Y’s most impactful programs. Soon, we will be balancing our efforts between serving our members in addition to the thousands of kids in our camp programs across the association.
With the influx of people using our services, we need to strive to help everyone (including our campers and their parents) feel a genuine sense of belonging at the Y. To help us be intentional in our efforts, our membership team has proposed a simple acronym…all you have to do is remember to SMILE!
See members before they see us
Make connections
Initiate conversations
Learn and use names
Express gratitude
Please join me and challenge yourself to create a welcoming environment for all. Sometimes just a little recognition or acknowledgement is all that’s needed to make a huge impact on someone’s life. Thank you for your help in creating positive, lasting change in the communities we serve!
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 20% of adults experience mental illness each year. However, only 46% seek help. The YMCA is committed to raising awareness about mental health, and we are here to fight negative stigmas and provide support to our employees.
As a YMCA employee you have access to free counseling, including crisis counseling, nutrition services, financial services, child care, and legal consultations. Find out more about the Employee Assistance Program and all the resources available to you on our YMCA Employee Resource Page.
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People on the Move
Please join us as we welcome the following new YMCA Buffalo Niagara team members:
- David Ventry, Facility Manager at Delaware Family YMCA
- Steven Slazak, Resident Camp Property Manager at Camp Weona
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Employee Spotlight
Renae Sykes: Independent Health Family YMCA
Renae has worked in the wellness department at the YMCA for over 9 years and is beloved by the community at the Independent Health YMCA. She goes above and beyond building relationships with new and existing members and is a consistent smiling face to open the building five days a week. Renae leads by example when it comes to wellness floor safety and operations and is always willing to support her peers wherever she can. We are all thankful to have Renae’s knowledge, experience, and good energy on our team!
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Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In June, we will host a five-day series highlighting poverty in Western New York and the agencies that are working collaboratively to combat the socio-economic challenges facing our community. Stay tuned for more information on how you can participate.
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YMCA Buffalo Niagara
2022 Staff Appreciation Event
Last month, the YMCA hosted its 2022 Staff Appreciation Event at the Reikart House in Amherst, highlighting the key personnel who ensure the Y maximizes its impact in the community. This year, we were thrilled to present Danielle Roberts, Branch Executive Director at William-Emslie, Delaware, and Ken-Ton YMCAs, with the prestigious John D. Murray Award for Outstanding Achievement. Also honored were the Employee of the Year from each branch:
- Delaware Family YMCA: Melissa Stitt
- Independent Health Family YMCA: Trevor Dehn
- Ken-Ton Family YMCA: Kelsey Lubecki
- Lockport Family YMCA: Rudy Schlosser
- Southtowns Family YMCA: Catherine Jagodzinski
- William-Emslie YMCA: Nick Gill
- YMCA Buffalo Niagara Association Office: Jake Reid
Congratulations!
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Mark your calendars!
Important Upcoming Dates
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May 30
Memorial Day
(All branches close at 12:00 pm)
June 19
Juneteenth &
Father's Day
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June 1
Fitness in the Parks begins
June 21
First Day of Summer
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June 6
Founder's Day
June 26
First Day of YMCA Camps
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We're Hiring!
Do you know someone who has a passion for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility? YMCA Buffalo Niagara is actively hiring staff who want to make a difference in the lives of others. Available jobs include:
- Day camp and overnight camp
- Lifeguards
- Child Care
- HR Administrative Assistant (Full-Time)
- Facility Director (Full-Time)
- Custodian (Full-Time)
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