Central Connecticut Coast YMCA

The Valley YMCA has been a vital part of the Valley community since 1866 – serving the residents of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton. At the Valley YMCA, we build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.

The Valley Y has a wide variety of programs for the youth in our community. The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of youth – serving infants through teens – in a safe environment. Our experienced and caring staff and volunteers model the positive core Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility that help build character.

Mailing Address & Phone: 12 State Street Ansonia, CT 06401 P 203 736 9622 F 203 736 1438 Get Directions »

Child Care Center Address & Phone: 32 Howard Avenue Ansonia, CT 06401 P 203 732 7778

 

Forever in service to our community

2020 has been a year like no other in recent history. For many people across our country and in our communities, there were times it felt like there was no relief in sight – and that feeling continues as we approach year end. We at the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA never want anyone to feel that sense of despair.

As the leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community, we’ve been working harder than ever before to make sure everyone in our community feels safe and cared for as we navigate these challenging times together.

Throughout this year, we’ve been determined to hold our community together and provide hope to the weary. We’ve launched services to support those on the frontlines and we’ve focused on meeting the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. Here in our community, we’ve:

• Child care centers were opened to provide emergency child care services for the children of healthcare professionals
• Homeless outreach was expanded, overflow shelters were opened and meals were provided to shelter families so they could stay in place
• The food insecure were met with meal and grocery pickup and delivery services so residents could safely remain in place
• Daily personal phone calls to check in on members to review their personal needs were made, especially our active older adult population in hopes of avoiding social isolation
• Families were engaged with e-mails and virtual at home enrichment activities and supplemental academic lessons for our school aged child care participants and early learners
• Virtual health and wellness classes, book clubs and member socials were offered daily, to help reduce stress and maintain social connections, routines and physical and emotional health
• The Y is the host site for blood and food drives
• And while our branches are temporarily closed, membership fees were waived to help reduce their personal financial burden

These services have come at a cost that we simply can’t continue to meet without additional help.

Can we count on your support this Giving Tuesday? Every dollar donated to the Central Connecticut Cost YMCA stays local and makes a lasting impact on the people in our community.

Your gift will help us continue to create a stronger community for all.

The Y. For a better us.

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Fall II Program Guide

With Valley Y programs, youth today cultivate the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement.

Register your child to participate in one of our Fall II Programs! Our Valley Y Fall 2 2020 Program Guide shares the programs with descriptions, days, times and fees.

The Fall II Program Session runs October 25 – December 20, 2020.

Register on-line, by calling the Y or in-person. Members can register starting Monday, October 5. Community Member registration starts Monday, October 12.

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Refer Your Friends to Join the Y!

When a friend you’ve referred joins the Y, we’ll thank you by giving you a FREE membership month.

There’s no limit to how many friends you refer and there’s no limit to how many FREE months you can receive.

Being with friends is always more fun for you and your family.

Take advantage of sharing the Y with your friends today!

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Activating People For Good

Togetherhood

At the Y, we’re dedicated to strengthening the community by giving back and supporting our neighbors. That’s why we invite you to participate in Togetherhood™, a program that gives Y members the opportunity to select, plan and lead meaningful community service projects that benefit people and organizations right here in our neighborhood!

Togetherhood™ invites members to participate in the Y’s cause to strengthen the community. Collecting school supplies, donating blood, or running a park clean up are just some of the countless ways Y members and their friends and families can come together in service to their community.

CONTACT: Ryan Leworthy, Operations Director, P 203 736 9622

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