 Contact Information
Lorraine Davis
1382 Kilauea Ave.
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 961-3877 ext. 162
E-mail: ldavis@ywcahawaiiisland.org |
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Agency Mission Statement:
"The YWCA is a women's membership movement nourished by its roots in the Christian faith and sustained by the richness of many beliefs and values. Strengthened by diversity, the YWCA draws together members who strive to create opportunity for women's growth, leadership and power in order to attain a common vision: peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people. The YWCA will thrust its collective power towards the elimination of racism wherever it exsits and by any means necessary."
Funded Program:
Health Promotions and Aquatics Center: Aquatics provides opportunities for participants to select appropriate physical activities from approximately 14 distinct land and water based modalities, for persons from birth to old age. YWCA activities are available 7days/wk, early morning to evening, which is a primary factor for success fue to choice and accessability. Participants report that in addition to getting the exercise they seek, they also cite positive social interactions, personal development and fun as key factors to their participation. When individuals grow in this way, we are building together a healthier, stronger community.
Cilent Outcome Stories:
• A 6 - 10 year old male states: "Swimming was fun I got good exercise and I have got better at swimming."
• A 71 - 85 year old female states: "My life is so much better I feel great and look great and wonderful staff makes going to water aerobics everyday a LIFE saver. Thank you; love you all."
• A 6 - 10 year old female states: "I used to have to stay near the stairs but now all I've got to do is swim! Before I didn't know how to swim. But now I can go to the deep end with out falling."
•A 26 - 40 year old female states: "Got me to go and exercise at least 3 times a week regularly. It's fun, good instructors."
