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Black History Month

Black History Month

Did you know that Black History Month has roots associated with the YMCA? In 1915, Carter G. Woodson, a University of Chicago alumnus, arrived in Chicago to attend a national celebration of the 50th anniversary of emancipation sponsored by the state of Illinois.
Gardening: Be Pain-Free!

Gardening: Be Pain-Free!

As spring comes to an end and summer begins, sustaining a garden takes some work! Watering, deadheading, and fertilizing are just a few garden chores that will keep you busy. It feels very satisfying knowing that you are helping new and old plants come to life, especially during one of the ...
Compassion and Inclusion Are Our Strengths

Compassion and Inclusion Are Our Strengths

A statement from President & CEO, David Duro Today, I join you with a broken heart as I see the avoidable, needless, and tragic deaths of African-Americans, the riots and violence, and the divisiveness and unrest that has come to a boiling point in communities across our nation. Our hearts ...
Congratulations 2020 YMCA Civic Engagement Scholarship Recipients!

Congratulations 2020 YMCA Civic Engagement Scholarship Recipients!

The Treasure Valley Family YMCA is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 YMCA Civic Engagement Scholarships: Maria Esquivel-Rodriguez from Caldwell High School, Sydney Timothy from Borah High School, Carson Moore from Rocky Mountain High School, Maura Catherine Dresner-Pfau from ...

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month!

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! This is a great time to raise awareness of Brain Injuries with spring season sports right around the corner. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, each year an estimated 2.5 million children and adults in the United States ...
Ron’s Y Story

Ron’s Y Story

“Two years ago, I had a stroke, and it affected the left side of my body. My physical therapist recommended joining the Y because my insurance only covered 20 sessions of physical therapy each year.” Ron originally attended the Movement for Memory class, which is for individuals with mild ...
Aquatic Safety­—A Y Story

Aquatic Safety­—A Y Story

“Idaho is ranked number two for drownings in the country. It’s one of the top causes of death among youth. At the Y, we teach water safety through swim lessons, specifically, our Make a Splash and RISE programs.  The Make a Splash program receives funding through grants and donations. ...
Rowan’s Y Story

Rowan’s Y Story

“My son Rowan is going into second grade next year, and he’s brilliant and hilarious, and he can’t really sit still. After a rough summer last year at home with his older brothers, we wanted to enroll him in a summer program. We had three things that were important to us—physical activity, ...
New Year’s Resolutions—Health and Exercise

New Year’s Resolutions—Health and Exercise

January is known as the month to reset and begin the New Year off right. Making New Year's resolutions is a fun way to ignite a sense of purpose and focus. However, according to U.S. News, "80 percent of New Year's resolutions fail." The therapists at STARS are here to help to ensure that you ...