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About Your YMCA
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| A part of the nation’s 6th largest and one of the fastest growing YMCA associations, on March 3, 2007, The Villages at Carver Family YMCA became the 23rd addition to the Metro Atlanta YMCA and one of only a few LEED buildings in the association. Located on Pryor Road, in the heart of an underserved, low-income community, The Villages at Carver YMCA is a collaborative effort between the Metro Atlanta Association and the historic Butler Street Association, which have existed independently and exclusively of one another…until now! Heretofore, the Butler Street YMCA was the association that served the African-American community in Atlanta during segregation. Butler Street remained a driving force in the African-American community even after integration, so when the idea came about to build a new YMCA in an area that was traditionally served by Butler Street, it was decided that a partnership between the two associations would be the best way to effectively serve the community.
The Villages at Carver YMCA is a 55,000 square-feet full-facility that includes a full court basketball gymnasium with a suspended track, family aquatics center, complete with a whirlpool and steam room, multi-purpose rooms, cardiovascular center, and childcare while you work out! The YMCA, however, is not just a “swim and gym.” Offering a wide spectrum of programming ranging from swim lessons to audio/visual production to sewing, the YMCA develops the mind, body and spirit.
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| We are committed to providing quality programming to the community. As a part of this effort, The Villages at Carver Family YMCA, in collaboration with the Atlanta Braves, presents The Atlanta Braves Baseball Academy, an 8-acre sports complex comprised of four fields. The Baseball Academy is an integral part of the Y’s third partnership with the Atlanta Housing Authority to redevelop former public housing neighborhoods into mixed-income communities. This signature program will afford 500 urban youth the opportunity to participate in youth sports that are traditionally not offered in the inner-city. Youth sports programming will include, but is not limited to, baseball, T-ball, and soccer. |
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| The Villages at Carver Family YMCA is looking forward to a bright future of providing quality and affordable programs to the community. Join us in making our vision a reality! |
LEED (Leadership in Environmental and Education Design)
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The LEED Green Building Rating System is the national benchmark for high performance green buildings. Sustainable or "green building" design and construction is the opportunity to use the earth's resources more efficiently while creating healthier and more earth-friendly buildings. LEED recognizes achievements and promotes expertise in green buildings through a comprehensive system offering project certification, professional accreditation, training and practical resources.
Look for the green LEED bubbles throughout the site for more information on recycling and The Villages at Carver Family YMCA!!!
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