1. YMCA of Southern Nevada WALKS… A grassroots venture!
Using the Safe Routes To School State report card to increase physical activity opportunities for community members within the YMCA service area.

2. The Y’s Role Nationally
Engage members in walking programs
Provide safe spaces and opportunities for indoor and outdoor walking
Encourage walking thru health and well-being programs
Engage in healthier communities initiatives that change environments

3. The Y’s Role Nationally
The YMCA of the USA has allocated funding to support this initiative in all 50 states Each state has an alliance of multiple Y’s working together Nevada only has only one Y and therefore we are our own alliance!

4. Y of Southern Nevada’s Role

5. SHORT TERM IMPACT
Where can the YMCA of Southern Nevada immediately assist the current work that is being done?

6. Safe Routes to School & Clark County School District
Walk Audits
Fire Up Your Feet
Bike to School Day

7. Call To Action
CCSD’s Bike to School Day May 4th 2016 Cadewallader Middle directly behind our flagship branch Centennial Hills Y 200 students, parents, and staff participated Press release and marketing support by CCSD and Safe Routes to School Y prizes for all in attendance and raffles

12. Long Term Commitment
Engaging and supporting additional schools in YMCA service areas thru Safe Routes to School Continue to improve the Y’s networking with other like minded entities that support the initiative

13. Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.