![]() We are proud to say that through PHA’s commitment with The Y – as well as other Out-of-School Time partners –we reach more than 5 million children across the country. The Y will also provide 16 sub-grants from the National Park Service (NPS) to reach a minimum of 5,000 underserved, diverse children and youth.įinally, the Y promises to help advance the CDC’s Active People Healthy Nation program to encourage greater use of walking and biking trails. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - The Partnership for a Healthier America today announced it has appointed Lawrence (Larry) Soler to serve as. children with autism) in 10 Y’s to reach 750 youth. It will also build upon the existing number of new Y’s delivering water safety programs by committing to fund the implementation of these programs in 50 new branches, and advance its “diverse ability” swim instruction pilot for those children at greatest risk of drowning (e.g. The YMCA will provide 425 sub-grants for Y’s across the country to provide free swimming lessons with a goal of serving 31,250 youth. In 2019, the Y expanded and extended its commitment to PHA to make physical activity programs more accessible, affordable, and equitable to underserved and at-risk children. In addition, the Y has encouraged parents to breastfeed, and has conducted parent education classes to promote healthier habits for families at home. ![]() It has also made efforts to provide healthier food and beverages to the children in its programs and designated water as the primary beverage during snack times. ![]() Since 2011, The Y has worked to establish minimums for physical activity and maximums for the amount of time children spend in front of screens. I am eager to continue supporting our nation’s youth so they may have opportunities to explore new activities, develop interests, and reach their full potential.Our Out-of-School Time partners like YMCA of the USA (The Y) prioritize healthier options and physical activity for all children under its care. The importance of involvement in afterschool activities can’t be overstated as these programs engage our youth through discovery, collaboration and cooperation in topics that are most interesting to them.Īs the Development Assistant, I work with the Grants Manager and development team to research, explore and cultivate funding opportunities from state, local and federal agencies, public corporations and private foundations in support of afterschool activities and programs. Afterschool activities lead to increased parent involvement, community engagement and can improve resources and opportunities for all citizens. Blythe is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. ![]() I’ve seen firsthand how the impact of knowledge and exposure to new information and ideas contributes to a student’s success in school. Julianne Blythe is a physician assistant at UCSFs Sleep Disorders Center on Post Street. Prior to joining the Afterschool Alliance, I worked more than six years for the Military Child Education Coalition, a non-profit focused on the educational needs of military children. Many of my passions today-foreign language, reading, athletics and community service-began thanks to my involvement in afterschool programs. ![]() From an early age I remember how much fun it was to stay after school, hang out with my friends and explore topics and ideas that we rarely touched on in the classroom. Hello, I’m Blythe Hogeboom, the new Development Assistant for the Afterschool Alliance. ![]()
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