Wednesday, November 7, 2012

YMCA recognizes, supports military families

Military Family Month provides all Americans the opportunity to recognize the dedication, sacrifice and service of military personnel and their families.
The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA branches recognize military families this November and all year round by bringing families together to have fun, grow, strengthen their relationships and build connections with other families waiting at home.

“The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community, and this begins with ensuring all people are welcome and can find a place to connect – as in the case of families who are separated from loved ones who are serving our great nation,” said Christian Engle, Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Senior Vice President & COO. 
“Having a loved one in harm’s way puts a lot of stress on family members at home and the Y offers a supportive environment to make the situation more manageable.”

First established by the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) and recognized by First Lady Nancy Reagan in 1993, Military Family Month recognizes the dedication and service of military personnel and their families.
On Oct. 30, 2009, President Barack Obama continued this important initiative by proclaiming November as Military Family Month, calling on “all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service for the tremendous contributions they make in the support of our service members and our Nation.”

For information about the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA and its programming that supports family time, call 203-777-9622, or visit www.cccymca.org.

The Central Connecticut Coast Y is based in downtown New Haven with 11 Y branches in Greater New Haven and Greater Bridgeport. 
It also operates YMCA Camp Hi-Rock, a 1,000-acre residential and day camp in Mt. Washington, Mass.
 
The non-profit Armed Services YMCA is a proud partner organization of the YMCA. 
The top-rated Armed Services YMCA of the USA makes military life easier by providing social services for young enlisted military and their families, helping nearly 500,000 with the help of 18,000 volunteers nationwide each year.

This information is from a release from Donna Lisitano, Marketing and Communications Director, Central Connecticut Coast YMCA in New Haven.

 

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