KENOSHA SAFETY AROUND WATER COALITION STARTS MAY CAMPAIGN FOR NATIONAL SAFETY AROUND WATER MONTH With public pools and beaches opening again this summer, there will certainly be excitement around water! The Kenosha Safety Around Water Coalition is campaigning during the National Safety Around Water month of May tips for safety around water. The risk of drowning is as prevalent as ever, being the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4. These tragic deaths are preventable. “As ‘America’s [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kenosha Safety Around Water Coalition Warns of the Dangers of Ice in the Harbor Kenosha Safety Around Water Coalition Continues to Raise Awareness [Kenosha, February 24, 2021] – The Kenosha Safety Around Water Coalition urges the community not to recreate on the ice in the Kenosha harbor.  Lake Michigan, and the harbor area in particular present significant dangers. This remains true in the winter months. Ben Andersen, Kenosha County Dive Team Leader and Safety Around Water [...]

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR? In today’s social media age, we are showered with negative thoughts, opinions, and events on a daily basis. It’s all too easy to get bogged down by bad news and overlook the positive. But, the truth is, we have so much to be thankful for. So, during the month of November, we are using the Kenosha Y’s social media to shine a light on the good things in life and the Y’s positive impact on our [...]

SERVING COMMUNITY DURING A PANDEMIC With adjustments and lots of teamwork we were able to safely serve children for essential workers with emergency childcare during the safer at home order. We are excited to have the summer program running. Allowing us to continue to assist the same families and more of our community. Following all state recommended guidelines 56 school-age and 20 early childhood aged children are having a fun, educational and safe summer!! Words of Thanks from a [...]

DO YOU KNOW THE REAL WEIGHT OF THE PANDEMIC ON YOUR BODY? It’s no secret that the pandemic has wreaked havoc on our mental and physical health. The results of the American Psychological Association’s survey on American pandemic stress levels in 2020 and physical health outcomes is out. Some of the highlights include: Nearly half of respondents had increased stress in 2020 Over 40% gained weight Nearly 25% drank more alcohol Nearly 66% had significantly altered sleep patterns 1 out of 3 [...]