For nearly 25 years, YMCAs have celebrated Military Family Month, providing Americans the opportunity to recognize the dedication, sacrifice and service of military personnel and their families.

Throughout the year, and especially this November, the West End YMCA supports military families with programs and initiatives that improve their well-being and provide opportunities to connect with other families waiting at home.

“Deployment can be a stressful and uncertain time for servicemen and women and their families,” said Damon Colaluca, President & CEO, West End YMCA. “The Y has numerous ways we can help, whether it’s providing a place where kids can make friends and have a sense of belonging or providing a place for adults to meet health goals, we are able to help.”

The West End YMCA offers Y memberships at its Chino Valley Y and Scheu Family Y through the Military Outreach Initiative and child care through the Respite Child Care program.

To learn more about the Y and programming that supports military families, contact Jackie Ordinola at (909) 481-0722 or www.WEymca.org/militarymembership.