"In partnership we can make a difference."
The Community Development department focuses on creating programs and resources for underserved populations within our service area. The Department works closely with public schools and religious, community, and business leaders to ensure that our programs are both effective and needed. These partnerships are essential for keeping our programs current, relevant, and successful. As the community changes, the Y's programs grow and change to meet those needs.
Black Achievers
The Summit Area YMCA Black Achievers Program started in 1993. Its purpose is to help young minority youth to develop a positive sense of self and to set high education and career goals.
Latino Achievers
This offshoot of the Black Achievers program is geared toward Spanish-speaking middle school students.
Achievers' program benefits:
- Helps minority youth develop a positive sense of self
- Motivates students to personal and academic achievement
- Exposes students to diverse career options
- Provides positive role models and mentors
- Offers unique experiences through enrichment opportunities, outings, and events
- Recognizes and promotes excellence
- Makes available scholarship opportunities
- Collaborates with community and business leaders, civic organizations, individuals, clergy, public schools and minority students of the community
Homework YES (Summit)
Homework YES provides academic support and assistance to middle school students whom are bi-lingual.
Program benefits:
- Provides a safe, supportive atmosphere for students to work
- Helps students achieve their academic goals
- Offers (to come)
Community Development Programs
Free Informative programs and events
Overview of Community Development
Programs are free of charge to all participants.
- YMCA membership is not required.
- Participants in youth programs receive free membership to the YMCA.
- Programs are supported 100% by contributions and through volunteer participation.
For more information on outreach programs, volunteer opportunities, or sponsorship levels, contact:
Janet Maulbeck
Community Development Director
(908) 273-3330 x 127
janetm@summitymca.org
Keyon Smith
Director, Outreach Services
(908) 273-3330, x 136
ksmith@summitymca.org
Lucinda Mercer
Vice President of Development
(908) 273-4270 x 203
lucindamercer@summitareaymca.org
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