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Welcome to the Y. We're an inclusive organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.   

the Y Launches A New Brand

For the first time in 43 years, the Y is unveiling a new brand strategy to increase understanding of the impact our organization makes in the community, so that more people take advantage of the YMCA’s unique capacity to foster lasting personal and social change.

The Y is about changing lives for the better. We view participation in our programs and services as a means to a greater end. Therefore, through our rebranding effort, we want to help our communities learn more about our work so we can help our communities learn and grow.

By simplifying how we describe our programs, we hope it will be apparent that everything we do is designed to nurture the potential of children and teens (Youth Development), improve health and well-being (Healthy Living) and motivate people to support their neighbors and the larger community (Social Responsibility).

Does this mean that we will lose the "C" in the YMCA?

There have already been concerns that the newly released Y Brand Revitalization, particularly the new logo and dropping of the “-MCA”, is an indication that the YMCA is discarding the Christian heritage which we were founded and currently practice today. This is not the case.

The new logo retains the YMCA triangle and now requires that “YMCA” is present in all treatments, which is not the case with the current logo.

We will continue to promote and ensure that the Y Christian Mission is evident in all components of our membership and programming. The Cannon Memorial YMCA currently has a Christian Emphasis Committee whose sole focus is to ensure the continued livelihood and development of our Christian mission.

Y News & Upcoming Events...

• 7.30.2010:  Camp Overnight at the Y 7pm-8am (following morning)
• 8.3.2010:  Project Summer, other dates in August are 10th and 17th. Kids will make a craft; for more information contact Kristin at 704.454.7800 x 324
• 8.13.2010:  Senior Dance, theme will be Western Dance for more information contact Renee at 704.939.9622
• 8.26.2010:  Basket Weaving on Aug 26th and 27th from 10am-12pm for more information call 704.795.9622
• 8.26.2010:  Teen Leaders Club informational meeting at 7pm; for more information contact Andrew at 704.795.9622 x 228 or wcteencoordinator@cannonymca.org  
• 10.23.2010:  West Cabarrus Pumpkin Roll, a 5K Run & Walk; register online at www.strictlyrunning.com