Reaching out from Reach & Rise®
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| REACHING OUT FROM REACH & RISE®
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| On February 14, 2024, Reach & Rise®
was featured on the Alter Eagle Podcast with Laura Crago (watch below!). On the episode, Jessica Burr, Clinical Director of the Reach & Rise® Youth Mentoring program and Issiac, a former Reach & Rise®
group member discussed the value of the program and how people can get involved. |
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Issiac’s message to anyone who may be struggling is “you are not alone.” He gave three words to describe what Reach & Rise® gave him: trust, confidence, and mentoring. He said they give you such a strong bond and support. We would like to thank Issiac for stepping out and being a supportive voice for the Reach & Rise® program. We would also like to thank Laura Crago for giving us the opportunity to share information about what this program is doing for kids in Butler County. |
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| Are you interested in making a difference in a child’s life, like a mentor did for Issiac? You can apply to be a mentor online by clicking the button or contacting Reach & Rise® Administrative Assistant, Jerry Johnston at
jjohnston@bcfymca.org or 724-287-4733 x147 for more information. |
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Children helped by YMCA Mentoring Program |
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| On February 9, 2024, Reach & Rise® was featured in the Butler Eagle! The article focused on a group at Broad Street Elementary School, sharing stories from the youth, families, and mentors. One youth said about the group, “It’s a break from household chaos and it’s a break from school chaos. I just have a lot of fun there.” The child’s mother said, “the program has helped her son better process his emotions and adjust to becoming a big brother.” (An excerpt from article linked below.) |
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We are accepting Mentee Referrals for our Spring groups and One-To-One Mentoring! |
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Spring Group Youth Mentoring Sessions: • Karns City High School for youth ages 12-14 • Butler YMCA for youth ages 8-10 • Broad Street Elementary for youth ages 8-10 Know of a kid who can benefit? Click the button! |
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Have you been to the Butler Public Library? Go check it out!
They are celebrating the library’s 130th birthday this month with a Retro Birthday Celebration. They also have activities for kids, tweens/teens and adults every month. See the links below to find out what’s happening at the library. |
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Proceeds from our special events support our YMCA's Annual Support Campaign. Every dollar donated stays local and is used to create a meaningful impact right in our community, including financially supporting our Reach & Rise® program. |
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Bowl for the Kids
Sunday, March 3rd, 12:00PM-3:00PM Family Bowlaway Fun Center 540 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler, 16001 |
This event is ALMOST SOLD OUT, which is great for our sponsors! This heavily attended event is the perfect opportunity to show that your company supports the community. If you have questions or are
interested in sponsoring this or any of our special events, please visit our event sponsor page by clicking the button below or email give@bcfymca.org. |
| Butler Road Race Saturday, June 22nd Diamond Park, downtown Butler City 108 South Main St., Butler, 16001 |
The Butler Road Race has been a staple in our community for over 45 years. Join hundreds of runners for a 2K, or 5 Mile run! The out-and-back race will start at Diamond Park in Butler, PA and head down to Alameda Park, where runners will loop back towards the finish.
The 5 mile race will begin at 9:00AM. The 2K race will follow, as directed by race officials. Registration will be available soon! |
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Reach & Rise® is an evidence-based, FREE therapeutic mentoring program
financially supported by the YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign and recognized by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program (OJJDP). |
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Butler County Family YMCA 339 North Washington Street, Butler, PA 16001 We want to communicate with you in ways that work for you, Manage Email Preferences. |
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