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The CDYMCA works closely with the Refugee Welcome Center, and U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants to provide programming to refugees and immigrants in our community including yoga, swim classes, wellness programming, ESL classes, and camp.
Programs and Services include:
- Youth soccer program at Bleecker Stadium and Hoffman Park (May - August)
- ESL classes at multiple locations, including the YMCA, online, and Love Albany Center
- In partnership with the Salvation Army, weekly food deliveries with culturally appropriate food in Albany and Troy
- Cooking classes
- Music classes
- Swim lessons
- Provide backpacks, school supplies, and gift cards through Running Start
- Provide Thanksgiving meals through Basket Brigade
- Assist with acquiring housing and/or home furnishings
- Employment assistance
- Connecting with other community resources
As an anchor in the Capital District, the Y is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, knowing that these efforts create better opportunities for all. In the critical role as community advocate and partner, the Y is uniquely positioned to bring our community together. We are committed to bringing people with diverse backgrounds and experiences together to listen, learn, and share through programs like the Black and Latino Achievers, open community forums to discuss race and inequities, and by providing health and wellness programs to our immigrant and refugee population.
