Olivia, 13 and Isabel, 11
“I’ve seen them grow and mature. They are gaining confidence,” says mother Amy Gates. “And the Y is teaching them strong values.”
Building Confident Children
Community need
52% of children lack the self-esteem needed to develop successfully for their well-being today and for the future.
YMCA meets the need
We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That's why, through the Y, thousands of youth today are cultivating the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement.
Meet Olivia and IsabelOlivia and Isabel Gates enjoy their days at the Y by having fun, making friends, and being active and healthy. This summer, Isabel enjoyed Day camp at the Y, while Olivia became a youth leader. The sisters also enjoyed overnight camp at Camp Seymour. Isabel has taken a babysitting certification course, and both girls enjoy swimming and sports.
You can make a difference in lives like Olivia’s and Isabel's by giving to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. Donate today.
