Emily Marshall, YMCA Branch Executive Director


Latest Articles:

Keeping curious kids 100 percent safe in a world made of 71 percent water

There is a list of basic life skills all parents instinctively know they must teach their children to keep them safe and healthy. It includes habits like looking both ways before crossing the street, washing your hands with soap and water and eating fruits and vegetables every day. For too many parents, safety in and around water is not on... READ MORE >

April is child abuse prevention month

Preventing child abuse and neglect is a universal societal concern. It also has never had more meaning than now during the pandemic when programs like home visiting and parent support groups are not able to meet. The impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on daily life for parents is extraordinary. Many parents may now find themselves with a lack of... READ MORE >