Through its commitment to youth development, the Y nurtures the potential of every child in its Before and After School Kid Zone programs by incorporating the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in a safe, resource-rich environment for children in grades K-8. 

These efforts are made possible through the generosity of organizations like ECOLAB, which recently provided a $5,000 donation in support of the YMCA’s Kid Zone program. 

The Y would like to thank ECOLAB for this donation and the role it will play in providing important services to students and families this school year. 

To learn more about YMCA Kid Zone, please click here. To pledge your support for the Mission Strong Fund, make an online donation today or contact Mission Advancement Director Donnie Chestnutt at [email protected].

Pictured in top photo: (L-R) ECOLAB Senior Human Resources Business Partner Shreya Patel, ECOLAB Engagement and Inclucion Leader Nayeli Hernandez, Galowich Family YMCA Executive Director Trisha Dush, Greater Joliet Area YMCA Mission Advancement Director Donnie Chestnutt, Joliet Youth Development Team Operations Director Brooke Hall, ECOLAB Human Resources Manager Benjamin Park, ECOLAB Associate Human Resources Business Partner Arnetta Bosby.