"The YMCA of Greater New York is grateful for this critical investment from our generous partners at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield that will help build our Community Lifesavers Lifeguard Initiative - training and certifying even more lifeguards across the city. This investment will enable the YMCA to further address the ongoing lifeguard shortage head-on and open doors to opportunities for New Yorkers of all ages who face barriers to becoming lifeguards."
"The one-year $100,000 investment is intended to help the YMCA train and certify over 50 new lifeguards in underserved communities, provide stipends and job readiness tools, remove economic barriers, create a pipeline to YMCA jobs and instructor-level advancement and build awareness for water safety and lifeguarding to be a viable career. Achieving these goals would allow the YMCA to expand its reach, deepen workforce development offerings and provide lifeguarding as a meaningful, accessible opportunity for youths and adults."
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield awarded a one-year $100,000 grant to the YMCA of Greater New York's Jamaica branch to support the Community Lifesavers Lifeguard Initiative and local community programming. The grant aims to train and certify over 50 new lifeguards in underserved communities, provide stipends and job readiness tools, remove economic barriers, and create a pipeline to YMCA jobs and instructor-level advancement. The YMCA serves as the city's largest swim safety provider, and the funding seeks to address a lifeguard shortage that has led to pool and beach closures and limited access to swim instruction and water safety.
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