September 2025 Member of the Month - Martha Steele (Copy)

Why is it important for you to be an active member at the YMCA?

Being an active member gives me many options to help me stay physically fit.

What is your favorite memory at the YMCA?

I took the scuba diving class and I loved it! The instructors were great and the pool is large which made it the perfect place to learn!

How has the YMCA impacted your life? 

I’ve made many friends over the years at the YMCA. My children took various classes growing up: basketball, soccer (kick & scoop) and swim lessons which helped them become better swimmers. Classed I have taken in the past have helped me stay active. I continue to exercise to stay healthy.

What should this community know about the YMCA of Parkersburg? 

There is something for everyone at the YMCA and all are welcome!

How have you witnessed the YMCA mission in action?
YMCA Mission Statement: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

The programs I aware of are all positive, open to anyone, interesting and help in building healthy spirit, mind and body.

What is something you are proud of from the last year?

I’m proud to be part of a community that reaches so many with a diverse set of needs and I am able to support them in various ways - supplies, financially, or actively. In this community we have churches, family crisis intervention centers, The ARC, Women’s Care Center, Habitat for Humanity and more that are all caring for others within our community.

I am also proud of being an American, even with our differences. We are free to travel where and whenever we choose. We are free to worship wherever we feel led. We can speak how we feel and I’m proud to be part of America and free!