THE TAKODAH YMCA IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR PURPOSE-DRIVEN PROGRAMS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON YOUTH. WE NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN THROUGH OUR OVERNIGHT CAMP AND OUTDOOR PROGRAMS. WE BELIEVE ALL KIDS HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL AND DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. TAKODAH YMCA PROGRAMS STRIVE TO RESPOND TO COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL NEEDS BY SUBSIDIZING ALL PROGRAMS AND PROVIDING DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR 15% OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE.