The Greater Augusta Family YMCA Supporting Community During Pandemic

Staff Report From Augusta CEO

Tuesday, April 21st, 2020

The Greater Augusta Family YMCA has temporarily closed their facilities but are continuing to provide critical services to the community through the COVID-19 pandemic, including childcare for essential personnel and Grab & Go meals for children up to 18-years-old.

The Y has transitioned to provide vital resources while all locations are temporarily closed and programs are suspended:

Essential Personnel Childcare is available for free to partnering healthcare and government employees at four branches: Aiken County Family YMCA, Burke County Family YMCA, North Augusta Family YMCA and Wilson Family YMCA.

In partnership with the USDA and Golden Harvest Food Bank, the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta is helping keep children healthy and well-nourished by providing free meals for kids 18 and under, while adhering to the social distance guidance recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Grab & Go meals are available Monday-Friday at Wilson Family YMCA, Thomson Family YMCA, Aiken County Family YMCA and North Augusta YMCA.

The Y is providing alternative virtual workouts you can do at home through our social media channels, vendor relationships and YMCA 360 (ymca360.org).

“The Y is so much more than fitness centers and gyms, pools and locker rooms; we are a cause! Dedicated to strengthening (and protecting) the spirits, minds, and bodies of our friends and communities,” said YMCA President and CEO Danny McConnell.