The Channel Islands YMCA Association is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its 6th Annual Backpack Give Back, a community-wide campaign that collected over 1,100 backpacks for local vulnerable youth in need, more than doubling the total collected in the past two years combined.
In July, our Operations Director, Amy Tovias, was featured on 805 Focus with Cynder Sinclair to highlight the transformative work happening across our core programs.
Lompoc Unified School District will continue its long-running partnership with the YMCA for after-school care, while also expanding services through the Boys & Girls Club, following board approval at its most recent meeting.
One week after 47 speakers persuaded Lompoc City Council to reverse a vote to slash the Chamber of Commerce’s economic development work, an impassioned crowd of 50 childcare workers overcame a Lompoc Unified School District staff recommendation to hire a for-profit, out-of-state corporation to replace them.
The Women’s Fund Celebration of Grants Awarded 11 Local Nonprofits a Total of $1.25 MillionJust a few months ago, Channel Islands YMCA opened the county’s first home for youth aging out of foster care.
The Montecito YMCA held its much-anticipated Pickleball Courts Grand Opening on Saturday, May 10, from 9 am through 12 pm. It was a great sun-filled day with balmy temperatures, perfect for hitting the courts.
