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Meet Melissa
Melissa Moen and her sons Logan, 7, and Leyton, 3, have found a home at the Jefferson County Family YMCA. Melissa says that the sports programs are what brought her to the YMCA, but the feeling of belonging and the socialization has kept her and her family coming back. Melissa started enrolling her oldest son Logan in soccer, basketball and t-ball before she found out the YMCA offers financial assistance to families. Someone at the front desk took the time to ask the right questions, and thus started the process to get the Moen’s involved in the many benefits the YMCA offers. Melissa is now involved in fitness classes and her youngest son Leyton attends the Lil’ Rascals Preschool program as well as the sports programs that both boys enjoy. Melissa says the involvement means a lot not only to her self-esteem, but also much more to both of her sons, who do not have contact with their father. Melissa says the boys really miss having dad around but through the companionship and leadership of the sports programs, it has provided some of the positive male role models that boys need. She is very grateful to the coaches, families and staff at the YMCA for this impact in their lives.

We are proud to recognize Melissa, Logan and Leyton Moen for the 2010 Strong Community Campaign. The Jefferson County Family YMCA has helped Melissa and her sons to become strong in spirit, mind and body, so that they can in turn give back to our community. Isn’t that what it’s all about!

The YMCA is building a Strong Community, from the active older adults in aquatics class, to the youngest member of Mommy & Me gymnastics. And they all find what they need at the YMCA—a place to belong, friends who care, the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe environment.

The YMCA mission is at the heart of all of our programs: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We can only live up to our mission, and truly serve all who need us, with the help of committed and generous donors like you who give to the YMCA Strong Community Campaign. Your help ensures that no one, of any age, race, gender or ability, will ever be turned away from a YMCA program because they can’t afford it. Your help ensures that the YMCA will continue to build a Strong Community. Please consider a gift today.

How does my gift help?

• $1,000
  Allows two deserving families to enjoy all the benefits, community, and education the YMCA has to offer for one year. Involvement at the Y helps build confidence, self-esteem, and gives a sense of belonging.
• $200
  Helps a teen build leadership skills and self-esteem in the YMCA Teen Leaders Club, where they will participate in community service projects and teambuilding activities.
• $100
  dbHelps cover the cost of safe, quality care for a child in one of the YMCA’s many preschool, child care or day camp programs, ensuring that no child is home alone.
• $50
  Provides Arthritis Aquatics classes for an older adult, increasing mobility and offering fun and fellowship.

For more information, please contact Lisa Roth at the YMCA of Greater St. Louis, (314) 436-1177, or your local YMCA branch.