Social Responsibility
Impact
Outreach
Part of our Community Engagement Award – The William Kogen Community Service Award
The William Kogen Community Service Award is presented to two high school seniors in our service area based solely on community service. Open to seniors in both public and private high schools.
This application requires two letters of recommendation. Each letter must be written by an adult who knows you well, but it is not a relative.
Letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically as a doc/docx or pdf format.
The two winning students will each receive a $1,000.00 college scholarship and a free one-year membership to the Y, awarded at the Y’s Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation. The winners, along with their parents/guardians and a teacher of his or her choice, are invited as our guests for the evening.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS MARCH 31, 2025
Social Responsibility Through Enrichment Events
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA mission is to provide social responsibility to our community. By offering Enrichment Events focused on wellness, nutrition and disease awareness, we help educate people about important health topics and encourage them to take steps to improve their physical and mental health. By doing so, Lakeland Hills Y has a positive impact on the entire community by reducing healthcare costs, improving productivity, and increasing overall quality of life. We work hard to make a positive difference in our community.
Community Service
Since 1972 Lakeland Hills Family YMCA has been committed to strengthening the bonds that tie us together in community and being responsive to critical community needs. With programs and services focused on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities, we ensure a brighter future for all. See our Upcoming Events and/or brochure for details on when these programs are held. Some of our outreach programs include:
- Monthly blood drives through our partnership with American Red Cross
- Coat Drives
- Food Pantry Donations
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Waterfront Lifeguard Certification through our partnership with American Red Cross
- Babysitting Course through our partnership with American Red Cross
Healthy Living Programs
A Healthier You Program
Improve your health safely and effectively with this new evidence-based programming for our community’s health and well-being. The Y supports you in achieving a healthier lifestyle, with the attention and guidance of our talented and credentialed staff and instructors. Our HEALTHIER YOU program is designed to be a personalized, low impact building back program.
Adult Healthy Living Program
Many programs at no cost and no membership required
- Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program – Free To All
- Cardiac Car Maintenance – Fees Apply – Members Only
- Diabetes Prevention Program – Fees Apply
- Enhance Fitness – Free for Y-Members/Fee for Non-Members
- Multiple Sclerosis One-Step Program – Fees Apply
- LIVESTRONG at the YMCA – Free for ALL
- LIVESTRONG FOR LIFE (Graduates of the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program)
Drowning Elimination
Drowning can happen nearly anywhere with standing water. Parents and caregivers need to equip them with the tools they need to be confident in and around water, so they don’t lose out on the health benefits of exercise, the opportunities to bond with family and friends and the sense of accomplishment when they learn new skills. Teaching children how to be safe around water is a necessity. The YMCA can help you make sure your children learn essential water safety skills, which can open up a world of possibilities for them to satisfy their curiosity safely.
Adaptive Programs
Programs for all!
The YMCA offers various adaptive programs from life skills, enrichment, swimming and more! Adaptive Swim I-SNAP (Individual Special Needs Aquatic Program) at the Y provides youth and adults with disabilities the chance to learn how to swim in a safe, fun atmosphere. Our Inclusive Program Option and Individuals with Developmental Disabilities provide an environment that fosters learning and enrichment and ensures that participants have a fun, successful, and quality experience.
