YMCA
Founded in 1953, the YMCA of Austin is a nonprofit organization that serves men, women and children. It provides aftercare, aquatic, youth and adult sport, and summer and day camp programs. The organization s fitness program includes classes on strength training, injury rehabilitation, yoga, weight management, group exercises, aerobics and martial arts. The YMCA of Austin organizes various leisure activities, such as wall climbing, hiking, archery and campfire. It also offers lessons in character development, sportsmanship and teamwork. The organization s aquatic program includes swimming workouts and stroke techniques, as well as classes on safety and rescue skills. Its sports programs include basketball, baseball, soccer and volleyball. The organization maintains a location in Austin, Texas.
Located in Round Rock, Texas, STARRY offers help to individuals in adverse circumstances. The organization supports emergency shelter and foster care programs that include residential care for children who require placement assistance. It organizes foster parent, behavioral intervention and preservice training programs. STARRY also provides counseling services for children, youths and parents who need assistance in resolving family conflicts, avoiding delinquent conduct and eliminating truancy. The organization partners with the state of Texas. It is affiliated with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which funds shelters under various service contracts. The emergency shelter program is a resource to the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services for those who have been removed from families due to abuse and neglect.
