Reaching out from Reach & Rise® |
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REACHING OUT FROM REACH & RISE® |
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In the five years that Reach & Rise® has been at the Butler County Family YMCA, we have served 188 youth! These youth have diverse backgrounds, socioeconomic status, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and sexual identity. They are being raised by both parents, one parent, stepparents, aunts, uncles or grandparents. More than half of the youth in Reach & Rise® have had a mental health diagnosis of depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism or PTSD. Youth have come to learn how to communicate their needs, manage emotions, make friends, build healthy relationships, and try new things. |
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Although the youth at Reach & Rise® are different, they all have one thing in common: They have benefitted from the positive role models they met through this valuable program.
You can help today by becoming a mentor. Just like the youth in Reach & Rise®, our mentors are diverse in their abilities, backgrounds and interests. If you have a desire to make an impact on the lives of youth, we would love for you to join us! |
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If you are interested in making an impact, click on the application button. For additional information, contact Jerry Johnston, Reach & Rise® Administrative Assistant at jjohnston@bcfymca.org or 724-287-4733 x147.
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Do you have a hobby or activity that you are passionate about? We are looking for local experts and enthusiasts to speak to our Reach & Rise® Youth Mentoring Groups. Guests will share a skill or topic for about 30-60 minutes to a small group of kids/teens. If interested, please REACH out to Jess Burr, Reach & Rise® Clinical Director at jburr@bcfymca.org.
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Summer is here and Butler County has plenty of activities for kids and families! The Slippery Rock Institute for Nonprofit Leadership has released the “What’s a Kid to Do?” brochure for summer 2024. Check it out and plan your family’s summer fun! |
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BUTLER DOG TRAINING ASSOCIATION EVENT |
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We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Butler Dog Training Association for coming to the Butler YMCA on June 4th. The Association members presented their Canine Ambassador program for Reach & Rise® youth and their families. This presentation teaches how to safely approach and pet a dog, what to do if a dog is chasing you, and how to train a dog. At the end, the dogs showed off some of their best tricks and attendees got the chance to pet the dogs and meet their owners. It was informative and fun!
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More fun is in store for Reach & Rise® summer groups. We have plans to tour Butler Little Theatre and Pullman Park, make crafts and play outside! Check out the link below to refer a mentee to our groups or 1:1. |
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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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Butler Road Race Saturday, June 22nd Diamond Park, 108 South Main St. Butler, PA 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. Day-of registration will be available; cash or check only. |
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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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