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YMCA Wellness Center

Non-Profits

SPOTLIGHTS

by Courtenay Houston

Anderson County non-profit organizations
address a variety of needs

T he non-profit organizations of lives,” said Chunsta Miller, Vice President of Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands
Communication and Public Engagement
SC continues to be a driving force
Anderson County strengthen our
in workforce development, ensuring
for Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/
community through essential
services, advocacy, and outreach. From Midlands, SC “Our workforce development everyone has a chance to succeed. For
supporting families in need to promoting programs provide individuals with the more information on Goodwill Industries
education, healthcare, and economic training and support they need to unlock of the Upstate/Midlands SC, contact
development, these organizations play a new opportunities and build brighter Chunsta Miller at (864) 568-9361 or
vital role in improving the quality of life for futures for themselves and their families.” cmiller@goodwillsc.org.
our residents. Here we spotlight three of
our non-profit organizations and the work YMCA Wellness Center:
they are doing. Hub for wellness and community
in Anderson, SC
Goodwill Industries
Located at 201 East Reed Road,
of Upstate/Midlands: Anderson, the YMCA Wellness Center is
Empowering the workforce a premier destination for healthy living,
through development fitness, and community engagement.
Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands Whether you are an athlete, coach, or a
SC is making a profound impact on From resume-building workshops to family looking to get in shape or maintain
communities by providing workforce specialized training in industries such a fitness level, the Center provides top-tier
development programs that equip as healthcare, IT, and manufacturing, facilities and programs catering to all ages
individuals with the skills and confidence Goodwill’s programs are tailored to meet and skill levels.
needed for sustainable employment. the evolving needs of both job seekers “With our state-of-the-art facilities and
Through job training, career coaching, and local businesses. Many participants programming, we promote healthy
and certification programs, Goodwill have transitioned into stable careers, living while bringing together residents
helps thousands of people overcome improving not only their own lives but also of Anderson and surrounding areas,”
employment barriers and achieve strengthening the economic vitality said Joe Drennon, CEO of the Anderson
financial independence. of the region. Area YMCA.
“At Goodwill, we believe that meaningful With a commitment to economic The 104,000 square foot YMCA Wellness
employment is the key to transforming mobility and community empowerment, Center includes:

34 Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce • (864) 226-3454 • andersonscchamber.com