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GA HR1132

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/12/2018

Primary Sponsor

Meagan Hanson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends the YMCA of Metro Atlanta on its 160th anniversary, founded in 1858 as Atlanta's oldest nonprofit
  • The YMCA of Metro Atlanta has grown to 160,000 members with 18 branch operations across 12 counties, serving more than 250,000 children and adults
  • Key programs include summer camps for nearly 20,000 young people, teen leadership programs for nearly 2,000 teens, early childhood and after-school programs for over 6,000 children, and free lunches for 25,000 children through the Anti-Hunger Campaign
  • Four strategic focus areas guide the organization's work: school readiness, academic achievement, healthy living, and civic leadership
  • No individual or family is turned away due to inability to pay, with financial assistance funded by individuals, foundations, and corporate partners

Legislative Description

YMCA of Metro Atlanta; 160th anniversary; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/12/2018

Full Bill Text

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