Tag: Odessa Family YMCA

Odessa YMCA’s Annual Breakfast With The Grinch

Posted on      by      Leave a Comment on Odessa YMCA’s Annual Breakfast With The Grinch

Odessa, Texas/December 15, 2024-The Odessa Family YMCA held its annual Breakfast with the Grinch fundraising event at the MCM Elegante Hotel and Conference Center. Families enjoyed a wide selection of breakfast menu items and other goodies. 

(Crissy Medina, CEO-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

The funds raised through the Odessa Family YMCA Breakfast with the Grinch goes towards the Pre-K 3 program. 

(Crissy Medina, CEO-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

The Annual Breakfast with the Grinch is supported by ticket sales and by sponsors. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director- Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

Moms and Dads and children waited in line to take a picture with the Grinch, while enjoying the Christmas Spirit and music. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

0:01 / 1:58 Odessa Family YMCA Flagpole Dedication and Flag Raising Ceremony

Posted on      by      Leave a Comment on 0:01 / 1:58 Odessa Family YMCA Flagpole Dedication and Flag Raising Ceremony

Odessa, Texas/November 3, 2024-The Odessa Family YMCA held a plaque dedication ceremony for the new flag pole that was constructed in September. 

(Crissy Medina, CEO-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

Funds for the flag pole were raised over a period of time by veteran and YMCA member John Curry. 

(John Curry, Veteran-Member/Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

Veterans from the VFW Post 4372, American Legion, AMVETS and the VFW Color Guard along with YMCA staff and members and guests celebrated the raising the American flag and Texas flag. 

(Tony Morgan, Veteran-American Legion/Odessa, Texas) 

This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. 

Odessa Family YMCA’s 2nd Annual “Pulling For Our Cause” Clay Shoot Fundraiser

Posted on      by      Leave a Comment on Odessa Family YMCA’s 2nd Annual “Pulling For Our Cause” Clay Shoot Fundraiser

Odessa, Texas/August 24, 2024-The Odessa Family YMCA is holding its 2nd Annual Pulling for Our Cause. The Glay Shoot Fundraiser is set for Friday, August 30th from 8am to 2pm at Jake’s Clays in Midland. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

 The Odessa Family YMCA Glay Shoot Fundraiser will provide much needed funds for youth program scholarships and other program scholarships like child daycare. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

There is still time to sign up to participate in the Odessa Family YMCA’s Clay Shoot Fundraiser. 

(Tara Crouch, Community Relations Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

(Odessa Family YMCA 3001 E. University Blvd./Odessa, Texas-www.odessaymca.org/ (432) 362-4301) 

The Odessa Family YMCA’s 2nd Annual Pulling for Our Cause Glay Shoot Fundraiser Friday, August 30th from 8am to 2pm at Jake’s Clays in Midland. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

 

Odessa Family YMCA Participates in the Jack LaLanne Jumping Jacks Challenge 2024

Posted on      by      Leave a Comment on Odessa Family YMCA Participates in the Jack LaLanne Jumping Jacks Challenge 2024

Odessa, Texas/July 15, 2024-On Friday, July 12th, the Odessa Family YMCA participated in a special event honoring Jack LaLanne known as the Godfather of Fitness and Nutrition and his wife 98 years of age, Elaine LaLanne in the World Record Jumping Jack Challenge. 

(Wendy Hilliard, Group Fitness Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

Approximately 50 people participated in the World Record for Jumping Jacks event that included kids from the Odessa Family YMCA Day Camp, YMCA administrators and board members, Silver Seekers and members of the Odessa Family YMCA. 

(Wendy Hilliard, Group Fitness Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

The overall goal of the World Record for Jumping Jacks is to promote a healthy lifestyle for all ages. 

(Wendy Hilliard, Group Fitness Director-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Jack LaLanne logo, Jumping Jacks Challenge 2024 logo and YMCA logo used by permission. 

Phillips 66 Awards $115,000 to Odessa Family YMCA, Odessa College and Midland YMCA for Water Safety Programs

Posted on      by      Leave a Comment on Phillips 66 Awards $115,000 to Odessa Family YMCA, Odessa College and Midland YMCA for Water Safety Programs

 

Odessa, Texas/June 9, 2024-Phillips 66 recently provided funds totaling $115,000 to the Odessa Family YMCA, Odessa College and the Midland Family for free swim lessons and water safety programs. Phillips 66 supports programs in the communities that they work and live in. 

(Eric Edens, Area Operations Manager/Triad Assests-Phillips 66/Permian Basin/Texas) 

The Midland YMCA received $40,000 from the Pillips 66 $115,000 grant which will be used to springboard their Safety Around Water program, that is made available to all families of all ages. This program teaches families how to be safe around any body of water. 

(Devon Copeland, Aquatics Director/Lifeguard Trainer-American Red Cross-Midland YMCA/Midland, Texas) 

Odessa College received $25,000 from the $115,000 Phillips 66 grant to help with programs that would be difficult for the college to acquire funding for. The funding will allow free swim safety lessons for the community regardless of economic status. 

(Adam Lucio, Sports Center Coordinator-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Family YMCA was awarded $50,000 that will go towards the new pool Phillips 66 program that will include: safety around water presentation and training. The program is planned to begin in Fall. 

(Crissy Medina, CEO-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Family YMCA is offering free swim lessons vouchers. Individuals must attend the hour and a half Safety Around Water class to be eligible for the swim lesson voucher. 

(Crissy Medina, CEO-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

Visit the Odessa Family YMCA at odessaymca.org or on Facebook for more information on the Safety Around Water program and the swim lesson vouchers. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

 

 

 

Odessa Family YMCA Annual Healthy Kids Day 2024

Posted on      by      Leave a Comment on Odessa Family YMCA Annual Healthy Kids Day 2024

Odessa, Texas/April 23, 2024-On Saturday, April 20th, despite the rainy weather, the Odessa Family YMCA held the annual Healthy Kids Day. Families and their children enjoyed games, and other fun activities. 

(Crissy, CEO-Odessa Family YMCA/ Odessa, Texas) 

Event sponsors handed out goodie bags and treats. Several nonprofit organizations provided information to visitors on services they provide during the Heathy Kids Day event. 

(Crissy Medina, CEO-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

The Odessa Family YMCA 

programs promote health and Fitness and leadership for children. 

(Jonathan Edwards, Board member-Odessa Family YMCA/Odessa, Texas) 

Follow the Odessa Family YMCA on social media and at odessaymca.org for upcoming summer events, 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News. Danny Barrera.