Our Mission:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
About the MS Gulf Coast YMCA
Woody Blossman chartered the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA in December, 1975, with a love for children and the backing of some local businessmen. Blossman, then Chairman of Blossman Gas Company, had once witnessed the death of a child by drowning, and he wanted to do all he could to prevent it from happening to another child.
The YMCA opened in the former Marmin pool building with a staff of three. Since that day, the YMCA has steadily grown, with not only swimming lessons, but a diverse selection of classes and activities from which the whole community can benefit. Every day, the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA helps children and youth to deepen positive values, their commitment to service and their motivation to learn.
We now mark day four of a week of giving at our Y. Today, we bring you an uplifting story about one of our own. The nationwide Y organization, as well as local members helped her through a time of crisis. Then watch a special message from the CEO Rob Kirkland.
If you’re interested in donating, text the keyword YDONATE to 243725 or you can use this link direct to our donation page: operations.daxko.com/online/3140/OnlineGiving/Donation.mvc
Lastly, as you take a few moments to watch our posts, we ask that you please share these posts as well so that we can reach as many people as possible. Thanks so much! #ydonate
Y STORIES
- Operational Update, July 22, 2020 - In accordance with Gov. Reeves Executive Order, face masks are… Read More
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- Operational Update, May 8, 2020 - As you may know, fitness facilities in Mississippi have been… Read More
About the USA Swimming Foundation’s Make a Splash Initiative
The USA Swimming Foundation’s Make a Splash initiative is a national child-focused water safety campaign, which aims to provide the opportunity for every child in America to learn to swim. Through Make a Splash, the USA Swimming Foundation partners with learn-to-swim providers and water safety advocates across the country to provide swimming lessons and educate children and their families on the importance of learning how to swim. The USA Swimming Foundation has invested millions of dollars to provide grants to qualified Make a Splash Local Partner learn-to-swim programs, to spread national awareness, and to bring together strategic partners to end drowning. To date, more than 7.5 million children have received the lifesaving gift of swim lessons through the USA Swimming Foundation Make a Splash Local Partner network, comprised of 1,000 qualified lesson providers across the nation. To learn more, visit www.usaswimmingfoundation.org/makeasplash.
