STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY IS OUR CAUSE
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY IS OUR CAUSEThe Y is a powerful association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community.
With a commitment to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.
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Anchored in the neighborhood throughout Bristol TN and Bristol VA, the Y believes that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in youth, our families, and our communities.
The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities.
Use the 80/20 Rule
Eat as healthy as you can 80% of the time and eat whatever you want 20% of the time. Diets can be so hard to stick with because most of them feel like deprivation. It’s so hard to avoid ALL the yummy things ALL the time! And actually, yo-yo dieting [...]
Healthy Tip: Drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water a day
Did you know our bodies are made up of around 60% water? And our brains and hearts are made up of around 73% water! Because we are made up of so much water hydration is super important! When we don’t get enough water our body processes are stressed which can [...]
Thank You YMCA!
Rick, Billy, Shannon and Terry recently visited Highland View and replaced boards around the mulch of the playground. The children couldn’t play on the equipment until it was replaced. They went about a month instead of being able to use the playground.
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THE Y. WE’RE MORE THAN A GYM, WE’RE A CAUSE.
The Y is dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Every day, we strengthen Bristol through our programs and services. Bristol faces challenges that create a greater need for the work we do. Fortunately, where some see obstacles, we see opportunities for our members, volunteers, staff, and generous donors like you, to make a difference.