The mission of the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Genine Dalgo Y Story…

“My son has been involved with the YMCA Preschool for a year now and we love it! I always recommend the Y Preschool to anyone who’s looking. Everything about it is great! The Y Staff is so caring & nice and the kids learn new things every day. The facility is also really clean & classes are small. I know my son is in good hands when he’s there & that’s important to me. What else can you ask for from a preschool? We’ll continue to go through kindergarten & my youngest son will start in August. I cannot express how much this place means to our family & proud to be a part of such a great program.”

“After being through 3 kinds of cancer and a hip replacement, I needed some cheering up. Some old friends suggested the Y and using its facilities. I started with the hot tub for my hip, eventually using the swimming pool then the gym after the coaxing of my new friends. My physical problems started going away taking with it any mental stress; plus I had many new friends. It has been a great uplift through a critical period in my life.”

If you have a Y story that you would like to share, please email Encia Clark at eclark@mgcymca.org or stop by member services to fill out a Y Story form. By submitting comments, photos and/or video you give The MS Gulf Coast YMCA and its subsidiaries the right to publish your content online or in print for the purpose of sharing your story that your story may be edited for content and brevity.