THE Y FOR

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

We focus our work in three key areas, because nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors are fundamental to strengthening communities.

MISSION VALLEY YMCA • PROGRAMS • SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
PRYDE

p.r.y.d.e.

Prevention, Recreation, Youth, Diversity, Education

In collaboration with:



With support from Jack in the Box Foundation, our innovative P.R.Y.D.E. program has evolved to meet the specific needs of local schools. Our literacy specialists work with a select group of children in the school's PrimeTime Extended Day Program, using curriculum individually tailored to each student's needs. Our goal is to improve student reading by two to three levels by the end of the year.

In addition, we foster character development and build positive self-esteem in order to resist drugs, alcohol, and gang involvement. We encourage cultural awareness and team sportsmanship during after-school hours. Program activities include homework assistance and academic enrichment, sports, games, arts and crafts, and special events.

See below for special events

PRYDE

You Can Make a Difference!

The PRYDE Program is made possible through your generous donations to the Mission Valley YMCA Annual Support Campaign. Thanks to your donations over 700 children will participate in the program each year.

If you would like more information about how you can help support this valuable program and make a difference in a child's life, please contact:

Edgar Ramirez
eramirez@ymca.org
619-298-3576

Events

February 2013

Volunteers Needed for Camp Marston
February 22 - 24, 2013

If you're interested in volunteering to accompany a group of children from our PRYDE program to Camp Marston in Julian, please contact Edgar, eramirez@ymca.org.

December 2012

PRYDE Holiday Giving



The holidays were extra special for hundreds of kids and families, thanks to members and staff of the YMCA. Presents for kids, groceries for families, and other items were given to families in Linda Vista who need it the most. More than 1,000 presents, 500 food bags, 200 toiletries bags, and a holiday season to remember for 600 children in the Linda Vista Community! A million gratitudes to all of the amazing members who made a difference for people who really need the help during the Holiday season. Thanks, members, for your donations to the PRYDE Giving Tree. Your generosity provided more than students with a present this holiday season!



November 2012

Thanksgiving


More than 75 kids and their families from our P.R.Y.D.E. program at Montgomery Middle School got an early Thanksgiving meal, courtesy of your Y. Thanks to all the members, staff, and families who made dishes and/or donated.









Mission Statement

The Mission Valley YMCA of San Diego County is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God through the development of the spirit, mind and body.