Meet Melissa Moen and Her Sons

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!