Y on the Fly Launch
Wednesday, February 8th, community members and partners gathered to celebrate the launch of the Y on the Fly after-school site (2422 W. Springfield Ave. Champaign.) Y on the Fly seeks to deliver a “Y without walls” programming experience directly to underserved communities who lack transportation and critical resources for youth development and success. After-school participants […]
“Cocoa With a Cop” Fills new Y on the Fly Space with Fun
On December 10, 2022, staff from the Champaign Police Department (CPD) joined the Stephens Family YMCA “Y on the Fly” team at their new facility for their first event, Cocoa with a Cop. More than 30 parents and children attended the event, which featured hot cocoa and assorted treats, gingerbread houses, a coloring station, build-your-own […]
City Funds On-Site Programming for Area Youth
On October 18, 2022, the City Council approved an agreement with Stephen’s Family YMCA for onsite “Y on the Fly” youth programming in the Countrybrook and Champaign Park Apartments neighborhood. This is part of the City’s Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint initiative to improve community safety. This space will also be available for Blueprint and […]