Y ON THE FLY
What is Y on the Fly?
Y on the Fly provides a mobile “Y without walls” experience, bringing Y services, programs, and activities into the community. This initiative gives the Y the opportunity to connect with partners to offer support to those in need. With two Y on the Fly buses, the transportation barrier is reduced, allowing expanded reach in our communities.
What are we doing now?
Transporting Youngstown City School’s second graders to swim lessons at the Y
Providing transportation to After School at the Y
Collaborating with YSU to deliver Y programs at Youngstown City Parks for recreation and instructional sports
Planning trips for senior citizens
Delivering Y gym class to students at Potential Development Schools
What have we done?
Served Youngstown City Parks and Recreation day camp with Y Sports programming.
Developed Y Soccer Leagues at Youngstown City Parks.
Provided Summer Sweat Series Y fitness classes in collaboration with Southern Park Mall.
Partnered with Youngstown City Health District to expand Y on the Fly to better address the social determinants of health.
Questions or Feedback
We want to hear what programs and services you’d like to see. Please share your ideas.
Where can you be involved?
If you are a funder, please reach out.
If you are a community organization, already serving families with food drop-offs, health checks, etc. and would benefit from some activity with the Y on the Fly at your site, please reach out.
If you work with a group of children in areas where going to the Y is not feasible, please reach out.
If you have any questions or feedback for Y on the Fly please email egeorge@youngstownymca.org
We appreciate the support of:
- Western Reserve Health Foundation
- Mahoning County Commissioners
- Youngstown City Health District
- Ohio Department of Health
- Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley
