History of your YMCA....

The YMCA in this corner of the state has undergone a lot of changes in its 49 years of serving our community.  From the beginning we have provided day camps, youth sports, and other programs that help children and families thrive.  Starting as the YMCA of Monroe, and then the YMCA of the Twin Cities, and finally becoming the YMCA of Northeast Louisiana, this YMCA has maintained the same mission - providing programs based on Christian principles that build strong kids, families and communities.  For the last 22 years we have been a non-facility YMCA, running programs through partnerships in the community and reaching over 4,000 people in Ouachita Parish each year. 

Child Care and Development

·        9 after school sites serving more than 400 children

·        Day camps during the summer and school holidays

·        Scholarships for teachers, deployed military personnel and low-income families

·        Well trained staff and low child-to-staff ratio

Youth Sports

·        Basketball, Cheerleading, Flag & Tackle Football teach kids athletic skills and instill strong character values

·        Volunteer coaches become mentors and positive role models

·        Children develop a love of sports and active play

Positive Action

• The YMCA facilitates a risk prevention program for elementary and middle school students in Monroe City and Ouachita Parish Schools.

• This program is funded by a grant from the Office for Addictive Disorders, and made possible through a partnership with Monroe City Schools and the Ouachita Parish School Board.

Mission of the YMCA of Northeast Louisiana

The YMCA provides programs based on Christian principles that build strong minds, spirits and bodies for all.

 

YMCA Staff

Chris Pealer, Executive Director ............... cpealer@ynela.org

Joanna Parker, Child Care Director .......... jparkerymca@yahoo.com

Melissa Zimmerman, Positive Action Director .... mzimmerman@ynela.org

YMCA Board of Directors