PRESCRIPTION FOR HEALTHY LIFESTYLES INITIATIVE
Community Initiatives reflect our commitment to social responsibility. They represent sustained effort by our Y to raise funds and awareness to deal with important community concerns.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
IMPACT:
HELPING THOSE WITH CHRONIC DISEASE
As our society has evolved, we face many challenges to our health…some brought on by our lifestyles and environments, and some that are out of our control.
Whether a chronic disease rears its ugly head or lurks in the shadows of one’s family medical history, the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Prescription for a Healthy Lifestyle (PHL) programs and a staff of compassionate professionals stand ready to help people seek a better level of health.
As one of our core initiatives, PHL is backed by the strength of a dedicated fundraising program, which provides ongoing resources to support PHL programs. The Y uses PHL fundraising to allocate resources in the following ways:
- Staff training to provide expert program development and support for families challenged with chronic illness
- Dedicated PHL programs are provided at no cost and include complimentary family membership
The goal of every PHL program is to create healthy habits for the entire family, and our fundraising initiative ensures that the Y can provide these services for every family, regardless of their ability to pay. Our supportive 12-week, small group physical activity programs are making a positive difference in the lives of individuals diagnosed with or at risk for a chronic disease.
The combination of the Y’s accessible facilities and equipment, activities focused on emotional and physical outcomes, and well-trained and compassionate staff help create a recipe for success for the families we serve.
