The Katy YMCAs are focused as part of the YMCA of Greater Houston on ending isolation, fighting inequity, restoring hope and wellbeing, and inspiring youth to thrive. The Y's Be the Change 2021 Campaign will enable programs engaging people of all ages including ForeverWell for seniors, Y Teen L.I.F.E. Scholarships, Teen Summer Memberships, Equity Innovation Center, Community Outreach, Safety Around Water, Angel Tree, International Services, Garden, Membership Scholarships, Camp Cullen, Before School, After School, Day Camp, Swim Lessons, Youth Sports, Martial Arts, Operation Backpack, Dance, Go for Green, and Y Without Walls programs throughout Katy and the surrounding area including west Houston, east to Brookshire, south from Fulshear, and north to Cypress. 

I am pleased today to be a member of the Katy YMCAs Community Advisory Board. In this volunteer position, I work with other volunteers and Y staff to encourage and contribute to the wellbeing of people in my community.. Together we build and focus resources and programs to serve Y members and our broader community. I care about the outcomes and impact of the work we do which extends well beyond the walls of our facilities in collaboration with other area community organizations, businesses and area schools.  

To me, the Y is a welcoming and inspiring place to be, to connect, to continue to grow, to give the best of me, and to help others be their best. This year I am excited to contribute to a community needs assessment and, based on that assessment, conduct strategic impact planning for the Katy YMCAs. With your support, the Katy YMCAs will continue to "be the change" that positively impacts the physical, mental and spiritual health and wellbeing of even more children, teens, and adults of all ages in our community.