father and daughter doing hand stands
Our members have been getting creative about ways to keep their families engaged indoors. But now that the weather is getting warmer, get outside and channel your family's creativity with CHALK MONTCLAIR, an art contest for kids hosted by the Montclair BID.
A MESSAGE FROM IZUMI HARA
YMCA BOARD CHAIR
Contact Anneke at ademarest@montclairymca.org if you would like to join fellow members and #Stay WithUs by contributing your membership.
BLOOD DRIVE @ PARK STREET YMCA
The Y partnered with the American Red Cross to conduct a blood drive on Monday. More than 50 donors attended to contribute a total of 21 pints blood in response to the growing blood shortage across the region. Thank you to those who came out to donate, including YMCA of Montclair President and CEO Buddy Evans (right) and Vice President of Operations Ann-Margaret Gutierrez (below).
If you would like to sign up for the next Blood Drive hosted by the YMCA of Montclair on May 1 visit redcrossblood.org
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: DAVE PLACEK
At a time when there is so much bad news, we wanted to share a story of one Y member giving back to the community. Dave Placek,
co-chair of the Y's 1891 Gala Committee, is not charging the tenants of his Montclair rental properties for three months in response to the COVID-19 crisis. David made this decision to help relieve stress and anxiety that his tenants, like so many families are facing. Thank you, David, for supporting the community!
HOMEMADE MASK COLLECTION
If you would like to donate masks, contact Ann-Margaret at AGutierrez@montclairymca.org for more information.
Many individuals in our community have dusted off their sewing machines to create homemade cloth masks for private citizens who must leave their homes.

The YMCA of Montclair has stepped up to act as a collection and distribution repository for these masks. We are now accepting homemade masks, and will begin distributing to the community shortly.
TIME TO BE COUNTED! COMPLETE THE CENSUS TODAY.
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