• Create a state legislative agenda to reflect the Public Policy priorities.
• Educate state and local officials about the YMCA and issues important to the YMCA Mission.

• Provide resources and support to local YMCAs and Neighborhoods for building relationships with government and key influencer’s.

• Be proactive in the tax challenge and other issues that may affect our charitable nature.
• Coordinate and support state-wide initiatives and activities

2008 YMCA Legislative Priorities

The YMCAs of Missouri have come together to develop a number of priorities designed to assist each local YMCA to continue their mission to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. In 2008 the YMCAs are particularly focused on the issue of quality, safe, and affordable child care for all who need it. Additionally, YMCAs in the state are concerned with the growing number of sedentary children and adults. We know that inactivity leads to people, especially young people becoming overweight and obese. Missouri Ys are working hard to provide educational and program activities aimed at helping Missourians become healthier in spirit, mind and body and lead more active lives.

Priorities include:

• Ensuring quality and affordable child care
• Addressing the nation's health crisis of childhood and adult obesity
• Supporting Missouri's YOP and NAP tax credit programs

Do You Have Five Minutes?

That's all it will take to learn the issues and send a letter to your elected officials. The actions of our government have an enormous impact so please educate yourself and take action. To find your elected officials in your area click here.