YMCA programming

A mother of two, she credited the YMCA with teaching her sons swim lessons and life skills, and asked the council to consider expanding services to weekdays given summer heat.

The YMCA's executive director reported the weekend wellness program served 533 residents — 152% of goal — with 683 total residents and youth served across programs, and said the Y is exploring expanded weekend hours this fall.

A resident since 1989, she described growing up with the Y — learning to swim there — and now her son plays basketball and soccer through its programs; her husband coaches basketball and was featured in the Y's Father's Day post.

The YMCA's Healthy Living Director said city funding helps families who couldn't otherwise afford programs, and asked the council to consider funding additional sports beyond basketball and soccer.