YMCA OFFERS FREE USE OF FACILITIES TO MILITARY MEMBERS ON VETERAN'S DAY

Minneapolis, MN – The YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities (YGTC), a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, will offer veterans, active military members, and their families free use of any YMCA facility in the Greater Twin Cities area on Veteran’s Day, November 11.

For years, YMCAs across the nation have honored and recognized the dedication, sacrifice and service of military personnel and their families. The YMCA supports military families throughout the year with programs and initiatives that improve their well-being and provide opportunities to connect with their communities.

To learn more about opportunities for veterans and military families to thrive at the Y on Veteran’s Day and throughout the year, visit ymcatwincities.org.

WHO:

YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities

WHAT:

Free admission with a valid military ID to any YMCA facility in the Greater Twin Cities for veterans, active military members and their families

WHERE:

Any 21 of the YMCA branches in the Greater Twin Cities

WHEN:

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

About the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities

The YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities is a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Established in 1856 in St. Paul, 159 years ago, and a decade later in Minneapolis, the Ys provide life-strengthening services across 12 counties of the greater Twin Cities metro region and western Wisconsin communities. The 27 Y locations and program sites, seven overnight camps, 10 day camps, and more than 90 child care sites engage nearly a quarter million men, women and children of all ages, incomes and backgrounds. To learn more about the Y’s mission and work, visit http://www.ymcatwincities.org.