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YMCA Branches Offer Support Group for Job Seekers

9 February 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Steve Gill, Community Development Director, Association Services Office
Phone Number: 937.223.5201, ext. 1011
Fax Number: 937.223.3997

YMCA Branches Offer Support Group for Job Seekers

DAYTON, Ohio – February 9, 2009 – The YMCA of Greater Dayton has begun hosting and sponsoring a weekly Support Group for individuals in the community who are presently searching for a job at several of their branches across the Dayton area. The YMCA has recognized the need to provide support for individuals who have been personally affected by the increased loss of employment in the Greater Dayton Region.

The groups will be led by a trained facilitator and will provide support and encouragement to individuals who are dealing with the stress of being without employment and the challenges of searching for a job. Anyone in the community that would benefit from this support group, which is sponsored by the YMCA and facilitated by a YMCA Volunteer Chaplain, is welcome to attend at no cost.

The groups will be offered at the following locations and times:

Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. - Kleptz YMCA, 1200 W. National Rd., Englewood, 836-9622, LeRoy Chambliss
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - Coffman Family YMCA, 88 Remick Blvd., Springboro, 886-9622, Roger Hendricks
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - Preble County YMCA, 450A Washington Jackson Rd, Eaton, 472-2010, Nancy Amos
Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. - Huber Heights YMCA, 7251 Shull Rd., Huber Heights, 236-9622, Tom Hanover

Contact Steve Gill, Community Development Director at (937) 223-5201 for more information.

The YMCA of Greater Dayton’s mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Originally established in Dayton in 1870, the YMCA now has 11 locations throughout the Miami Valley and serves over 70,000 kids and families. The YMCA of Greater Dayton builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities through its programs and services.