Thursday, December 3rd | 6 - 8 PM
Please join us on Thursday, December 3rd for a virtual fundraiser for Castle Hill YMCA. All proceeds from the event will go directly towards ensuring the YMCA is able to continue providing vital programs and services to the Bronx Community. The YMCA has been particularly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but we have worked tirelessly to shift our programs to best serve the evolving needs of our beloved community. A few noteworthy programs include remote learning hubs, virtual fitness classes, and virtual after school programs. Our mission of building a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all is now more important than ever. We hope you will choose to support us in a fun-filled evening during what we know has been a challenging time for many.
Fund an Immediate Need
Help us sustain our programs and services that support youth, teens, and families in the Bronx community. Our goal is to raise $100,000, which would directly provide:
A hybrid program with virtual and socially-distant after school care for children who need a safe, clean, and productive environment to visit after school. The YMCA staff provide academic support, emotional learning, and activities to increase students' interest in STEM. The program partners with local schools to identify families who can benefit from free programming services offered daily.
Remote civic engagement programs educating teens about our democratic system and the policies that impact them directly. As students progress through the program, they are tasked with developing strategies to implement policy change. At the conclusion of the program, teens visit City Hall to present their policy change, teaching them the importance of self-advocacy and leadership.
The Castle Hill YMCA offers outdoor fitness classes & virtual workout for the Bronx community. Wellness should not be a privilege, and an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle during these uncertain times is staying active. The Y offers spin, Zumba, kickboxing, and more classes in a safe outdoor environment.
Keynote Speaker
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Damian Rivera Damian Rivera is the CEO of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), one of the country's largest & oldest Latinx membership associations in the country. Prior to joining ALPFA Damian was a Managing Director with Accenture focused on the energy industry, and led their Hispanic American ERG for 6 years. He is also on the National Board of Per Scholas, a member of the Columbia Business School Young Alumni Board, a member of Angeles Investors a Latino-focused Angel Investor network. Damian has an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Rutgers University. Damian bridges the non-profit and corporate sectors bringing together management experience with authenticity, a drive to impact the lives of every person he meets, and a passion for service to others. He is married to his high school sweetheart for 20 years and has two children Damian Jr. 19 and Ilanis 16. |
Support The Castle Hill Y
Help the Y emerge from the COVID crisis and continue to provide life-changing services for New Yorkers. The YMCA of Greater New York serves nearly 500,000 New Yorkers annually, including those in vulnerable and under-resourced communities. Join our Campaign for New York City and help us reach our goal of $5 million to support the city’s most at-risk populations through expanded resources so we can all emerge from this crisis as a stronger YMCA community.