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CBS News
16-04-2025
- General
- CBS News
LA County YMCAs offering free memberships to foster youth
Kids and young adults in foster care can now join one of more than two dozen YMCAs in Los Angeles County for free. The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services partnered with the worldwide youth community organization after the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles invested $1 million into the "You Belong" initiative. "This partnership has renewed my hope that, in the future, former foster youth will have stronger connections with good, kind, conscientious people in their communities and a smoother transition to becoming adults," DCFS Director Brandon Nichols said. The program will allow foster youth between the ages of 12 and 26 to connect with licensed clinical social workers and mentors at one of 27 locations. Foster youth will also have access to other resources, including fitness, nutrition, mental health and substance use prevention information. The initiative also provides other programs such as paid job training, leadership development courses, conflict resolution workshops and financial literacy classes. "Through the 'You Belong' initiative, we're not just offering free access to our centers – we're promising youth in foster care that they will never have to navigate adulthood alone," said Victor Dominguez, president and CEO of YMCA in LA. "Every Y center will be a sanctuary where they truly belong, today, tomorrow and for years to come." Two locations, Weingart in South LA and the Antelope Valley YMCA, will also extend free memberships to caregivers and foster parents. "Our message is clear: You will always have a home at the Y," Dominguez said. "No matter where life takes you in Los Angeles, the Y is a community that cares and is waiting with open arms." To sign up, foster youth should contact their DCFS social worker, who will refer them to a YMCA in their community. The facilities will also provide a space for parents working toward reunification to interact with children during supervised visits.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Maryland EMTs have new arsenal in fentanyl overdose battle
URBANA, Md. () — Maryland received some help from its General Assembly last week in the fight against the opioid epidemic. Paramedics now have a new tool to complement naloxone when tending to anyone experiencing a fentanyl overdose: Buprenorphine. Buprenorphine helps stabilize potential seizures as an overdose victim is transported to the hospital. Western Maryland YMCAs busiest season kicks off Montgomery County Delegate Joe Vogel (D-MD17) says lawmakers were unanimous in their support for making the medication available to EMTs. 'For this to work, we need to create a model where, within 24 hours, someone who has experienced an overdose and has been administered Buprenorphine can get into treatment anywhere in the state,' he said. Vogel says the measure, sent to the governor for his signature last week, will provide training in the administration of the new drug. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
YMCA thefts; Waukesha County gym among dozens hit in multi-state scheme
The Brief Two men are accused of stealing from lockers at YMCAs across the country, including in Wisconsin. Police identify the men as Abdoulah Barry and Natnael Berhanu. Oconomowoc detectives said the two men are from Ethiopia and are not United States citizens. OCONOMOWOC, Wis. - Police say two men stopped at YMCAs across the country, but not to work out. What we know Nearly a year ago, Oconomowoc police said two men went into the YMCA at Pabst Farms to steal from lockers. According to prosecutors, neither man was a member but one of them got in. Oconomowoc police said the duo made off with wallets, credit cards, hundreds of dollars in cash and car keys. Investigators said the men used the cards to rack up more than $1,700 in grocery store purchases. But police say it was part of a much larger scheme. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Police identify the men as 21-year-old Abdoulah Barry and 21-year-old Natnael Berhanu. The day the two men were in Oconomowoc, investigators said the men pulled the same stunt in Greenfield – and hours later at the YMCA in Sun Prairie. But it did not stop there. In June 2024, Barry was arrested for credit card fraud in Michigan. In September, an Ohio state trooper pulled both men over. Inside their car, the trooper found "over 70 gift cards, credit and debit cards, IDs, social security numbers and multiple cellphones." SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Troopers discovered Barry and Berhanu are also wanted in Arizona, Indiana and Georgia for gym break-ins. Prosecutors in Carroll County, Georgia denied FOX6's request for information. But online records indicate both men were arrested there in January for multiple counts of credit card theft – and denied bail. Oconomowoc detectives said Barry and Berhanu are from Ethiopia and are not United States citizens. Both are charged with theft and identity theft in Waukesha County. Jon Lange, chief executive officer, YMCA at Pabst Farms "Providing a safe and secure environment at our facilities is always a top priority at the YMCA. We strive to offer a welcoming environment for all visitors but have implemented stricter entry policy and protocols for anyone wishing to access our facility." The Source The information in this post was produced with information from Wisconsin Circuit Court Access.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
CampDoc and Traction Rec Partnership Elevates Community-Based Programs
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CampDoc, the leading camp management and electronic health record system for camps and youth programs, has joined forces with Traction Rec, a premier membership and program management platform, to streamline operations and elevate health and safety for YMCAs, JCCs, Boys and Girls Clubs, and parks and recreation organizations. This integration connects CampDoc's camp management and health and safety tools with Traction Rec's comprehensive program management platform, empowering organizations to deliver a seamless experience for participants and staff. Key features include automated account provisioning and data syncing, reducing administrative work and ensuring that critical health information is easily accessible when it's needed most. "Partnering with Traction Rec is an exciting step in helping YMCAs, JCCs, and other community-based organizations enhance their operations," said Dr. Michael Ambrose, Founder and CEO of CampDoc. "This integration brings simplicity and security to health management, so organizations can focus on delivering transformative experiences for participants." Traction Rec is trusted by community-based organizations to manage membership, programs, and operations. With this integration, organizations running summer camps, youth programs, child care, or other out-of-school time events can now efficiently manage participant health and have instant access to allergies, medications, immunizations, and illness and injury reporting. 'At Traction Rec, our goal is to equip organizations with the tools they need to operate more efficiently and focus on what truly matters,' said Lara Gilchrist, CEO of Traction Rec. 'Partnering with CampDoc allows us to help customers tackle critical health and safety challenges, so they can dedicate more time and energy to strengthening their programs, supporting staff, and serving their communities.' This partnership highlights a shared vision to use technology to simplify operations, improve participant health and safety, and meet the growing demand for secure, user-friendly solutions. Together, CampDoc and Traction Rec are setting a new standard for health and program management in the nonprofit and community sector. YMCAs, JCCs, and other community-based organizations interested in exploring the CampDoc-Traction Rec integration can visit or for more information. About DocNetworkCampDoc and SchoolDoc offer the most comprehensive Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution to help ensure the health and safety of children while they are away from home. DocNetwork is trusted by over 1,250 programs across all 50 states and internationally, including traditional day and residential camps, aquariums, museums, zoos, YMCAs, JCCs, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, parks and recreation facilities, colleges and universities, and K-12 public, private, and charter schools. For more information about DocNetwork and web-based health management, please visit or call 734-619-8300. About Traction RecTraction Rec is a leading provider of technology solutions for nonprofit community centers and parks and recreation organizations. Utilizing the Salesforce platform, Traction Rec is a purpose-built solution that empowers community organizations to efficiently manage memberships, programs, social services, financial operations and more. With a focus on innovation and community impact, Traction Rec continues to be a key player in driving the digital transformation of the nonprofit sector. To learn more, visit Contact: For DocNetwork:Michael Ambrose, M.D.734-619-8300michael@ For Traction Rec:Alysia Withersawithers@ in to access your portfolio
