Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
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Our Mission: To put Christian principles into place through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Our Core Values: Caring: expressing sensitivity for the well being of others. Honesty: fairness and trustworthiness. Respect: understanding and acceptance of all people. Responsibility: accountable for one’s actions.
Our Cause: To strengthen the foundations of our community through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
The first YMCA was founded in Bay City in 1885. Throughout the next century, individuals from all walks of life came to the YMCA in search of refuge, commonalities with others, and a drive to further their individual health and wellness.
Our current facility opened its doors in December 2011. With such a beautiful building, the future has never been brighter for the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA. As a staff, as members, as an organization, and as a community, we will continue to bring forward the very best in fitness, childcare, programming, and fun. We are so proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to many successful years to come.
The Young Men’s Christian Association arrived in the United States in 1851 in Boston, MA. It didn’t take long to spread across the country, as the first YMCA was founded in Bay City in 1885. Throughout the next century, individuals from all walks of life came to the YMCA in search of refuge, commonalities with others, and a drive to further their individual health and wellness.
The Y was originally founded on Christian principles in response to the needs of a growing and changing society that threatened the preservation of family and values. Programs and activities were developed to guide and preserve health and wellness in spirit, mind, and body.
In 1937, the Board of Directors of the Y discussed plans to develop plans for building a new Y.
Ten years later, in 1947, the former site of Eastern Jr. High was purchased and efforts began to raise money for a new Y. The goal of the Board of Directors was to raise $500,000 in order to construct a new facility.
By 1952, construction of the new facility began. Not only was there a hired crew to do the work, but also many volunteers from the community rolled up their sleeves and helped to construct the new building.
The location of the building wasn’t the only thing that was changing. In 1964, women and girls were allowed to become members. In 1967, racial discrimination was banned in all YMCA’s across the country. Over the years, the Y had formed an enduring partnership with individuals and the ever-changing needs of Bay County residents. In 1980, the name changed from Bay City YMCA to The Bay Area Family YMCA.
In 2006, the Board of Directors of the Y again reached out to the community to find the needs and wishes of those who live in Bay County. The result was a resounding need for a family based facility, one that Bay County could be proud of, and would reach across demographics, age gaps, and financial situations. With the help of generous donations from Dow Chemical, and well as thousands of private contributions, the new 13.2 million dollar facility began to be built.
On December 27, 2011, the new Dow Bay Area Family YMCA opened their doors to thousands of people, with the formal dedication being on January 25, 2012. Within the first 8 weeks, the number of people served by the YMCA doubled, and the true mission of the Y is upheld everyday.
With such a beautiful building, the future has never been brighter for the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA. As a staff, as members, as an organization, and as a community, we will continue to bring forward the very best in fitness, childcare, programming, and fun. We are so proud of what we have accomplished, and look forward to many successful years to come.
We count on the generosity of you, our members, and community to help people of all ages and from all walks of life. Together we are committed to giving young people the resources to reach their potential, provide individuals with the access and support to lead healthy lives, and connect neighbors so they can come together for the common good.
With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, strengthening communities is our cause. At the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA, we believe that lasting personal and social change happens when we all work together. Every day we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.
When you give to the Y, you are funding life-changing programs for children, adults, and families in the Bay City and surrounding areas to learn, grow, and thrive.
As a Y volunteer, you can lead an exercise class, coach a basketball team, help out at a special event, or simply serve as a role model for young people.
We are very grateful to partner with companies like Kroger that will send a portion of their earnings to various non-profits as donations.
When you choose to shop with these companies, you strengthen your community by helping to fund the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA Financial Assistance Program. This fund directly benefits the members of our community who support the YMCA’s mission, but can not afford to participate in its programming. Together with your help, we have fed thousands of youth, provided sports scholarships to hundreds of kids, and supported our senior citizens by offering discounted rates.
Create a digital account by clicking here and selecting the organization that you wish to support, aka…us! A digital account is needed to participate in Kroger Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.
Your selected organization will also display in the Kroger Community Rewards section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.
Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.
Every day at the Y, members like you inspire us with the remarkable things you are doing to grow stronger in spirit, mind and body – and we want the rest of the community to know about it! Please take a moment and share with us why you come to, work for, volunteer with, or give to the Y. Share your experience, your fond memories, your passion, or what keeps you coming back.
The first YMCA was founded in Bay City in 1885. Throughout the next century, individuals from all walks of life came to the YMCA in search of refuge, commonalities with others, and a drive to further their individual health and wellness.
Our current facility opened its doors in December 2011. With such a beautiful building, the future has never been brighter for the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA. As a staff, as members, as an organization, and as a community, we will continue to bring forward the very best in fitness, childcare, programming, and fun. We are so proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to many successful years to come.
The Young Men’s Christian Association arrived in the United States in 1851 in Boston, MA. It didn’t take long to spread across the country, as the first YMCA was founded in Bay City in 1885. Throughout the next century, individuals from all walks of life came to the YMCA in search of refuge, commonalities with others, and a drive to further their individual health and wellness.
The Y was originally founded on Christian principles in response to the needs of a growing and changing society that threatened the preservation of family and values. Programs and activities were developed to guide and preserve health and wellness in spirit, mind, and body.
In 1937, the Board of Directors of the Y discussed plans to develop plans for building a new Y.
Ten years later, in 1947, the former site of Eastern Jr. High was purchased and efforts began to raise money for a new Y. The goal of the Board of Directors was to raise $500,000 in order to construct a new facility.
By 1952, construction of the new facility began. Not only was there a hired crew to do the work, but also many volunteers from the community rolled up their sleeves and helped to construct the new building.
The location of the building wasn’t the only thing that was changing. In 1964, women and girls were allowed to become members. In 1967, racial discrimination was banned in all YMCA’s across the country. Over the years, the Y had formed an enduring partnership with individuals and the ever-changing needs of Bay County residents. In 1980, the name changed from Bay City YMCA to The Bay Area Family YMCA.
In 2006, the Board of Directors of the Y again reached out to the community to find the needs and wishes of those who live in Bay County. The result was a resounding need for a family based facility, one that Bay County could be proud of, and would reach across demographics, age gaps, and financial situations. With the help of generous donations from Dow Chemical, and well as thousands of private contributions, the new 13.2 million dollar facility began to be built.
On December 27, 2011, the new Dow Bay Area Family YMCA opened their doors to thousands of people, with the formal dedication being on January 25, 2012. Within the first 8 weeks, the number of people served by the YMCA doubled, and the true mission of the Y is upheld everyday.
With such a beautiful building, the future has never been brighter for the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA. As a staff, as members, as an organization, and as a community, we will continue to bring forward the very best in fitness, childcare, programming, and fun. We are so proud of what we have accomplished, and look forward to many successful years to come.
Our Mission: To put Christian principles into place through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Our Core Values: Caring: expressing sensitivity for the well being of others. Honesty: fairness and trustworthiness. Respect: understanding and acceptance of all people. Responsibility: accountable for one’s actions.
Our Cause: To strengthen the foundations of our community through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
We count on the generosity of you, our members, and community to help people of all ages and from all walks of life. Together we are committed to giving young people the resources to reach their potential, provide individuals with the access and support to lead healthy lives, and connect neighbors so they can come together for the common good.
With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, strengthening communities is our cause. At the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA, we believe that lasting personal and social change happens when we all work together. Every day we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.
When you give to the Y, you are funding life-changing programs for children, adults, and families in the Bay City and surrounding areas to learn, grow, and thrive.
As a Y volunteer, you can lead an exercise class, coach a basketball team, help out at a special event, or simply serve as a role model for young people.
We are very grateful to partner with companies like Kroger that will send a portion of their earnings to various non-profits as donations.
When you choose to shop with these companies, you strengthen your community by helping to fund the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA Financial Assistance Program. This fund directly benefits the members of our community who support the YMCA’s mission, but can not afford to participate in its programming. Together with your help, we have fed thousands of youth, provided sports scholarships to hundreds of kids, and supported our senior citizens by offering discounted rates.
Create a digital account by clicking here and selecting the organization that you wish to support, aka…us! A digital account is needed to participate in Kroger Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.
Your selected organization will also display in the Kroger Community Rewards section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.
Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.
Every day at the Y, members like you inspire us with the remarkable things you are doing to grow stronger in spirit, mind and body – and we want the rest of the community to know about it! Please take a moment and share with us why you come to, work for, volunteer with, or give to the Y. Share your experience, your fond memories, your passion, or what keeps you coming back.
Individuals will not be turned away from participating in programs, activities, and/or membership due to their inability to pay. The Y maintains a generous financial assistance program for youth, adults, and families who demonstrate financial need. Funding for this program is provided by fundraising events at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA and community-wide donors.
There is a reduced joining fee. $25 for Youth/Teen, $25 for Adult, and $50 for Household memberships.