YMCA of Barry County

For Youth Development | For Healthy Living | For Social Responsibility

YMCA OF BARRY COUNTY

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FALL 2020

“The Y without the walls” is hitting the road again this Fall. Y on the Fly, (aka YOTF) is a mobile YMCA that provides food, fun and fitness. No registration required.

  • YOTF will serve a USDA approved meal to youth 18 and under!
  • Meet us at the Y van for FOOD, FUN, & FITNESS! FREE TO ALL
  • Our trained and caring staff will be present to encourage safe social distancing and play.
  • This program is FREE to the public and NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

We are serving four neighborhoods this Fall:

  • Meadowstone Mobile Homes, Hastings 4-4:50 pm
  • Baltimore Terrace Mobile Homes, Hastings 5:10-6 pm
  • Yankee Springs Meadows Homes, Wayland 4-4:50 pm
  • Gun Lake Mobile Homes, Shelbyville 5:10-6 pm
   
   
   
   
B. Bus Summer 2020
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Vision Statement: B. Reading, B. Active: Catch the Buzz

Mission Statement: To reach students throughout Barry County providing access to summer reading and active learning.

Bus will not operate during inclement weather. See our Facebook page for weather related cancellations.
June 22-August 15
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The B. Bus, owned by the YMCA of Barry County, is operated through a collaboration between the Y, Delton-Kellogg Schools, Hastings Area School System, Thornapple Kellogg Schools, Maple Valley Schools, Thornapple Credit Union and Hastings Public Library. Our team is on a mission to keep Barry County kids and families reading all summer.  It is proven that students who do not read during the summer lose months of learning, and teachers spend several weeks in review at the beginning of each school year. Our goal is to reduce this learning loss by creating a fun, reading environment.

The B. Bus will visit neighborhoods throughout the county on specific days during the summer, Monday-Friday. At stops, participants will have the opportunity to checkout books, listen to stories, and engage in activities.

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Donor Spotlight Thank you to all who have donated!

Thank you to all who gave over $5000 towards our start up costs in years 2017-2018. Without these funds, we would not have been able to purchase, overhaul and get the B. Bus Mobile Library on the road. Below are the 3 Cornerstone Donors.
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As our first major donor, First Presbyterian gave our committee the boost we needed to get the bus project off to a great start.

Learn more about First Presbyterian Church of Hastings

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Great Lakes Energy People Fund is a great way to give to your community.  By simply having your bill rounded up monthly, your gift allows for GREAT changes through Michigan.  Visit GLE website to learn more and sign up.

Great Lakes Energy People Fund is a great way to give to your community.  By simply having your bill rounded up monthly, your gift allows for GREAT changes through Michigan.  Visit GLE website to learn more and sign up.

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Thank you to our gifts from the Barry Community Foundation and it’s partners.