The Y Launches Original Content Series Highlighting Nationwide Impact of Organization Through Stories of Notable Individuals
"My Y Story." launches with stories from Y members, volunteers and donors, including Allyson Felix, Marcus Samuelsson and Ethan Hawke
CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is launching "My Y Story.," the nonprofit organization's new original content series featuring recognizable personalities who share their personal Y stories and discuss the impact of the organization nationwide. Featured stories include those of Olympic gold medalist and Y youth participant Allyson Felix, chef and Y donor and volunteer Marcus Samuelsson, and Oscar®-nominated actor and lifelong Y member Ethan Hawke.
The goal of "My Y Story." is to highlight the great work that happens every day at Ys around the country and to help viewers understand the Y's mission to strengthen communities through programs and services for families and kids that promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The stories shared through "My Y Story." can be found at every Y, in 10,000 communities across the U.S., and each offer a unique perspective from different people who have felt its impact.
The original content series debuts today with a trailer video featured on the Y's YouTube channel, which will give viewers a sneak peek of episodes to come. The release schedule is as follows:
- Episode One: Allyson Felix—Tuesday, February 20
- Felix leads a hands-on experiment with kids from Y programs at the Crenshaw Family YMCA in Los Angeles, CA, using her running career to pique their interest levels in STEM.
- Episode Two: Marcus Samuelsson—Monday, February 26
- Samuelsson teaches the importance of giving back to your community, one meal at a time, with local kids from Y programs at the Harlem YMCA.
- Episode Three: Ethan Hawke— March 2018
- Lifelong Y member, Hawke steps outside of his normal Y routine to discover new things at the Dodge YMCA in Brooklyn.
"Using the stories of well-known individuals, we hope "My Y Story." helps viewers rediscover the Y to shed light on the great work we do in more than 10,000 communities across the country," said Valerie Barker Waller, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Y-USA. "These authentic and personal stories will make you smile, laugh, and see the Y differently."
"My Y Story." is an extension of the Y's national "For a better us." multimedia positioning campaign which launched in 2016. The campaign aims to change perceptions and elevate the Y as one of the country's most effective and enduring nonprofit organizations.
For more information on "My Y Story.," tune-in for new episodes at youtube.com/ymca or visit ymca.net/forabetterus.
About the Y
The Y is one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. ymca.net
Contacts:
Emily Gallagher
Catalyst Public Relations
646.558.8340
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Emily Waldren
YMCA of the USA
312-419-8756
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SOURCE The YMCA of the USA
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