Meet Rob Sauvajot
WELCOME, ROB SAUVAJOT We are pleased to welcome and introduce Rob Sauvajot to Mission Valley YMCA. Our new executive director is a senior leader and longtime contributor to the Y, […]
Member Spotlight: Jessica Deere
Member Spotlight: Jessica Deere Jessica Deere (41) is a general surgeon at Kaiser and has been a member of the YMCA for two years. She tells us “This YMCA is […]
Stability–The Cornerstone of Support
Stability is something that is often overlooked. When our daily routines are disrupted, we then notice how important it is. For children, stability is critical as it helps them develop […]
Brighten Lives – Give a Gift
Brighten Lives Be a part of our new YMCA for generations to come! With your help, we can nurture the growth of chidren for decades to come. Consider honoring your family […]
Y Story – Meet Bonnie
Meet Bonnie new Who knew exercise could be so fun? In the beginning, the Y was a place for Bonnie New to supplement her morning walk with strength training and […]
Y Story – Meet Dominic
Flipping, jumping, swinging and vaulting through the air — what could be more fun for a 10-year-old boy? “Gymnastics is my favorite thing,” confirms Dominic Negrin, who recently advanced to […]
A Brief History of Diversity and Inclusion at the Y
Diversity and inclusivity have been an integral part of YMCA identity for more than 170 years. A modern observer may disagree, pointing to the YMCA’s first rules restricting membership to […]
Somebody’s Stuff – Shawn Coner
Overalls ââ¬â I started wearing them as a joke for the Horse Shows on Fridays, but it sort of has become a thing- my favorite pair is the pair in […]
Somebody’s Stuff – Sebastian Varela
In this installation of “Somebody’s Stuff” we take a look at Sebastian Varela’s stuff. This longtime YMCA Camp Surf staff member tells you what you’re looking at and what it […]
South Africa – First Experience
Cultural Differences Unite Us Yesterday we visited the Apartheid Museum and learned all about the history ofSouth Africa. They took us through the British, the Dutch, the Indians,and the segregation […]