For Healthy Living

Mark Bixby Village Now Open!

We are excited to share that the construction of five new cabins in Mark Bixby Village at Y Camp Oakes is complete! These cabins will allow us to serve more children and families throughout the year. They were designed specifically with the wide variety of campers we serve in mind. The bed set-up allows more floor space for wheelchairs or more headroom for adults. The new cabins are divided into two smaller living spaces which can be completely separated allowing for two completely different groups to use the same cabin without having to interact. The divider can be retracted to create a larger single-connected cabin. This increased versatility makes the best use of space and gives our camp the flexibility needed to serve a variety of group sizes.
A special thank you to our Capital Campaign Co-Chairs, Jean Bixby Smith, and Mike Jensen for their dedication to this project and to all of our supporters for helping make this project possible.

For Social Responsibility

2019 Heritage Club and Chairman's Roundtable Appreciation Dinner

On October 2nd, we celebrated the YMCA of Greater Long Beach’s Heritage Club and Chairman’s Roundtable Donor Appreciation Dinner. This was a special evening celebrating two groups of our most dedicated supporters. We had a great turn out in the beautiful sculpture garden at the Museum of Latin American Art. There was an upbeat and festive atmosphere with great food and conversation. Our program highlighted our generous donors and the impact they are making on our communities. If you are not a member of our Heritage Club, Chairman's Roundtable or Distinguished Triangle and would like to be, contact your local YMCA branch.

For Youth Development

Happy 175th, YMCA!

The Y celebrated 175 years of youth-led change with a global gathering in London—the birthplace of the Y! Hosted by YMCA Europe in partnership with YMCA England, the World Alliance of YMCAs and YMCA of the USA, YMCA175 brought together more than 3,500 young leaders (ages 16-35) from Ys around the world including five from our own Community Development Youth Institute. This was their first international trip and for some, their first time on a plane. To learn more about their trip, visit their travel blog here.

In 2017 the federal government passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reducing tax rates and increasing the standard deduction to $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for joint filers. As the end of year approaches, now may be the ideal time to review your important financial decisions. You may want to consider a few strategies that can provide you with both tax and non-tax benefits.

Gifts of cash

The new tax law allows itemizers to deduct contribution up to 60% of their AGI. Click here to GIVE

Make an Outright Gift of an Appreciated Asset to the Y

Have securities that have decreased in value? Consider selling the asset and claim a capital loss then gift the proceeds to the Y and qualify for a charitable deduction. Click here to learn more.
Contact us or your IRA administrator to see how you can roll over into tax savings. For more information click here.

Yours in YMCA service,

Alfredo Velasco
President & CEO, YMCA of Greater Long Beach

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Welcome two new Executive Directors!

Los Altos Family YMCA Executive Director,
Jesse Pazdernick

With over 14 years of successful management and executive experience at the YMCA of San Diego County and YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, Jesse has been able to develop proven leadership skills that will serve him well in the new role as Executive Director of the Los Altos YMCA Branch.

Jesse attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where he graduated with honors earning a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Public Administration with an emphasis in Urban Studies.

Jesse, his wife, and three children (under the age of three) are happy to make Long Beach their new home!

Lakewood Family YMCA
Sr. Executive Director,
Mario Vargas

Mario has over 19 years of experience as an accomplished Executive Director for a variety of YMCAs and non-profit organizations, including the East Valley YMCA and Southwest YMCA in Santa Clara County, Bay Area After-School All-Stars, Think Together and, most recently All Stars Helping Kids.

Mario earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Davis. Mario and his wife, Cheryl, have four children and two dogs. Mario values his faith, giving back to the community, and has been actively involved in his children's sports programs and education. Mario and Cheryl recently honored their late son through the establishment of endowed scholarships and a legacy foundation.

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