Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who joined us at our 51st Annual Mount Laurel YMCA Golf Classic! It was a day packed with generous organizations, friendly competition, beautiful weather, and a few laughs! Your support at this event allows us to offer discounted membership, swim lessons, child care, and camp to families in our community who need it most.
For #PhilanthropyThursday we are highlighting Evans Scholars 🎓 The Western Golf Association conducts championships for professional and amateur golfers, promotes the use of youth caddies and supports the Evans Scholars Foundation's efforts to award full tuition and housing college scholarships to high-achieving caddies with limited financial means. With college costs rising, families everywhere are in need of financial assistance. Evans Scholars Foundations helps send deserving young caddies to college! In 2022, the Western Golf Association and Evans Scholars Foundation continued on a path of record growth; they have 1,100 Evans Scholars at more than 20 universities! They successfully raised $371 million for to achieve this goal. Evans Scholars form supportive communities at universities nationwide. Despite many of their scholars coming from circumstances that put top colleges out of reach or make navigating the college experience difficult, they excel to the tune of a cumulative 3.3 GPA and 95 percent graduation rate. Alumni continue to serve as leaders in virtually every professional field. Learn more about this awesome nonprofit here: https://wgaesf.org/
Most ECs are a WASTE OF TIME. If you want to get into an Ivy League College you have to spend your time with clubs that will allow you to demonstrate your talents to the highest level. Don’t waste your time with meaningless volunteering or BS clubs that just “meet to meet”. #ivyleague #ivyroadmap #harvard #college #application #admissions #clubs #ec #extracurricular
I was introduced to #pickleball 9 months ago at the beginning of my job search and it has been helpful in so many ways. 👵 👴 👨 👨 🧑 🧔 #community - Making new friends gets harder as you get older, but through pickleball I have made new friends, acquaintances and have able 2 dozen adopted grandparents! 😆 #socializing - Pickleball is very very social (and maybe a cult haha.) There is so much #talking and #fun to be had on the court, waiting for games or just talking to random people out and about about pickleball (because of course I am wearing one of my 20 pickleball related shirts) 😷 #mentalhealth - Pickleball has given me much needed breaks from the job search. #applyingforajob, #networking , #moneystress, #stressingeneral are all things you get a #mentalbreak from when you are playing. 😁 #physicalhealth - Pickleball is a smaller court and with the right positioning you don't need to move much to win and dominate, but you can also run around (and chase down balls.) I was tipping the scales at 305 in November and now down 50 pounds thanks to the active lifestyle I have adopted from Pickleball. 🤑 #income - I am now an IPTPA Certified Pickleball coach as well as a Pickleball associate at the first of its kind YMCA Pickleball Only Center in Downingtown. While I continue to search for my next #productmanagementjobs it is helpful to have a few dollars coming in from my #passion . Pickleball isn't going to replace my career, but it sure has been a fun way to keep me sane as I look for my next #opportunity . #opentowork #opentoopportunities #opentoconnect #opentonetwork #productmanagement #productmanager #productowner #reporting #analytics #businessintelligence #businessinsights
The brand-new YMCA of Greater Brandywine Pickleball Center at Downingtown facility featuring nine indoor courts is already making history as the first YMCA facility in the country devoted to pickleball. https://lnkd.in/djUVF9iR
The simple power of building networks that support communities is inspiring.
The vital work of the SA Active Living Coalition continues with old and new partners. Pictured at Weigall Reserve, North Plympton, are Charles Mountain from the RAA, Sharon Kelsey from Walking SA, David Bailey and Heath Edwards from the South Australian Active Living Coalition, and Michelle Crisp from the Office of Recreation, Sport and Racing. The RAA has generously agreed to fund the ALC into 2024, taking over from the previous funders Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing. All parties will continue to be part of the ALC. Walking SA will continue its role as the auspicing body for the ALC, contributing its governance and administrative support. City of West Torrens Wellbeing SA
Giving Tuesday We have had Black Friday, which seemed to last a whole month, everywhere you looked there were messages telling you how much you could save. And still they go on. It’s Time to flip that on its head. Life is enriched not by having but giving. For me, Happiness and a meaning to life comes from giving to others, especially those less fortunate than oneself. This is the point of Giving Tuesday. Many charities need you. You can always find one that sparks a real meaning for you. They come in all shapes and sizes, for a huge range of causes. Giving doesn’t just mean money. You can give your time, your energy, or simply your voice to spread awareness. Your support is what they need. One charity I support is Ride For Freedom – A charity that supports survivors of modern slavery. Follow the link here to find out more. https://lnkd.in/eMUEtXpG The weekend of Friday December 1st to Sunday December 3rd is their annual Cycle Revolution event. Lots of people around the country are doing various events to raise funds for their Freewheel programme. The programme supplies cycles to survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery. The aim for the weekend is to supply 200 bikes for the programme. The event page is here https://lnkd.in/e6bDefE5 I am doing my bit for the cause by giving my time and energy over the weekend. On Saturday 2nd December I will be attempting to complete the vEveresting challenge. Riding on Zwift for repeats of the virtual Alpe D’Zwift climb until I reach the equivalent of the height of Mount Everest, 8848 metres of climbing, approximately 9 ascents of the Alpe. On Sunday morning 9am, I will be leading a one hour social ride around a flat course in virtual London on Zwift with Gordon Miller, CEO of Ride For Freedom. This ride is a great opportunity to ride at a social pace and chat on Discord with fellow Zwifters. With Zwift’s magic band function keeping everyone together regardless of power, its the perfect club ride. Opportunities to join me on Saturday exist throughout the day. If you use Zwift and want to ride even a small section of the Alp with me, I would be very grateful of the company. To join, first make sure you are following me on Zwift. My Zwift name is F rosty the snowbear (just search for Snowbear and you should find me). Then use the Ride with a Zwifter option on your home screen and select my name. It will take me at least 12 hours to do this so plenty of opportunity to find me whatever time you are free, your support on the day will be very welcome. Donation page for Ride For Freedom Cycle Event is here https://lnkd.in/eCKCATvQ Please give whatever you can, time, energy, voice or money. Please share this post to add your voice to the cause. #RideForFreedom #Charity #GivingTuesday #ZWIFT #vEveresting #CycleRevolution #EndModernSlavery #Freewheel #ShowARedCard #donatenow #pedalforchange #abolitionofslavery #socialimpact
We all know childcare is expensive, here at the Y we provide financial assistance to 1 in 4 children in our program. As you'll see in the video, the support changes lives. To learn how you can support the Y and programs like these, click here: https://lnkd.in/ebi9i-TB #Impact #Fundraising #YforAll
Watch the incredible impact of Peanut Shell ECLC in Livingston, one of our many #childcare locations: https://bit.ly/42WYVhn The Y’s child care programs set the stage for every child to SHINE! 🌟 1 in 3 families rely on the Metro Y for direct financial support for early childhood care. Be the SUPERHERO to the Y’s annual campaign so we can give more kids this opportunity to participate in our child care programs. 🦸 https://bit.ly/3wpObft #YforAll #Donate #YMCA #AnnualCampaign #opportunity
It is that time of year! Who is rushing kids to evaluations, try outs, and the reintroduction of youth programming? Gotta love September! The Calgary Flames Foundation is the charitable arm of the Calgary Flames. We live and breath hockey. That being said, the Flames Foundation is working to introduce and support youth in hockey and all sport and recreational opportunities, because we wholeheartedly believe in the power of sport. The goal is not to create pro athletes. The goal is for young people to benefit from the impact of sport - structured and unstructured. What does that look like you say? -It’s a safe place to fail. To learn from failure. -It’s a safe place for rejection and disappointment - getting cut from a team or group and learning how to work harder. -It is that sick feeling in your stomach after a bad game or practice and learning to prepare for the next time you see the field, ice, court etc -It is a place where you learn how to overcome or manage the anxiety and fear of not knowing anyone when you enter a setting. -It is quiet car rides after losses and the adrenaline of a good personal or team performance. -It's friendships, often lifelong. -It is hard work and learning how to multitask a full schedule. -It is a different social circle that at school, something so many young people need. -It is mentorship in coaches and leaders. -It is the opportunity to play a role on a team that will translate into life skills. Sometimes it is early mornings and drive-thru dinners. It is tears and cheers. It is cold rinks and rainy sidelines. But, for kids – it can be so much more. For information on Calgary Flames Foundation programs and ways the Foundation is helping families access sports visit: https://lnkd.in/g-wCWPuD
UPCOMING EVENT: Lawn Bowling & Ice Cream Social Come join us for an awesome time at the Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club in beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park. We'll be lawn bowling and enjoying delicious Rain or Shine ice cream. Let's hope for some sun and lots of fun! Lawn bowling is a super cool and traditional sport with a few rules and tons of fun conventions. It's just like curling, it’s all about fair play and good sportsmanship. Don't worry if you've never tried it before—our experienced lawn bowlers will show you the ropes and lead you through some thrilling games. Just show up and be ready to have a blast! When: Thursday, July 11, 2024 5:45PM Registration 6:00PM Bowling & Ice Cream 8:00PM Event End Where: Little Mountain, Queen Elizabeth Park From the Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club: The park is bounded on either side by Cambie St. and Ontario St. From Cambie, please use 33rd Ave., or from Main St. use 37th Ave. to access the park entrance. Look for signs for Lawn Bowling near the Rose Garden or the Pitch & Putt. Cost: $15 (includes bowling and an ice cream cone) Transportation: Parking available in a paid lot, or free street parking in the area. A moderate walk from the King Edward or Oakridge-41st Canada Line station or a short walk from multiple bus routes along Cambie, Main, and 33rd Ave. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gx47y2Qs Note that WCE is an inclusive community. While our events are curated for those working in consulting engineering, much of our content will interest those working in similar industries – you are welcome to be part of our community. As always, all genders are welcome and encouraged to attend our events. If you wish to attend and require financial assistance, please reach out to [email protected]. Wearing masks in a public indoor setting is not required by public health. However, you are welcome to wear a face-covering of your choice at your own comfort level. This event is sponsored by McElhanney. #WCEVancouver #womeninengineering #equitydiversityinclusion #engineering #vancouver #community #volunteering #allyship #selfadvocacy #professionaldevelopment #careergrowth #fun #outreach #mentorship #social #womenempowerment
