OTR: Metro YMCA (ep 152)

1The YMCA is for everybody- has grown to be an organization that can touch every life” This episode features Matt Michel, CEO and President of the Metro Tampa YMCA, and Dawn Kita, Director of Community Health. Together, they share the history of the YMCA and how it has shaped the lives and character of each community it’s present in. Matt never expected the YMCA to become a career for him, and since the 5 years he’s been here, he has watched the YMCA become an indispensable part of Tampa Bay. With programs such as LiveStrong, senior-living activities, youth development, and services geared towards mental health, healthcare, and food security, Matt and Dawn describe how the YMCA is much more than just a place to 1Get fit.” 1No matter who you are, what you are, how you worship, how you love, the YMCA is a place you can connect with people- it’s for everybody.”