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YMCA terrible value for the money

First off their rates increase continually (and only sometimes do they let you know about it). I was signed up as a "young adult" or something like that until I turned 24, at which time I was supposed to receive notification that my rate would increase to the normal adult price. I never received this notification, even though my membership rate increased by $15 a month, yet when the price went up by $1 a month for all members I received a letter.

When you finally arrive at the gym you'll note there are barely enough parking spots. Snow removal was mediocre at best and many spots STILL have piles of snow in them, despite the fact there is probably less than 6" of snow covering non-treated surfaces at this point. They do nothing to tow cars that are illegally parked, even if legally parked cars are severely parked in.

Coming into the building the locker rooms are either packed and/or filthy. I once saw a used "swimmy" diaper on the floor of the women's locker room. I complained about this, cleanliness was good, then less then a month later I saw piles of empty wrappers and old papers all over the floors of the locker room once again (luckily no swimmy diaper that time). I complained again and have yet to hear anything about it, although once again it appears the locker rooms are clean.

So you think, finally, I can forget all this, put my things in a locker, and work out? Nope! Most of the electronic lockers are broken so you can leave your things there but cannot lock the door (probably pretty risky!). Much of the exercise equipment is taken, often by children who are too young (by the YMCA's own rules!) to even be in the gym. The Y staff seems willing to remove them, but only when asked, and they only move them to another machine which will most likely inconvenience the next person looking for that type of machine. The mats are packed as well and often I can't find the free weights I want to use as they only have one or two sets of each for the entire facility. To add insult to injury you'll see tours of prospective members go through constantly while working out! This is crazy considering how over-subscribed the gym currently is!

Want to go swimming? Forget about it! The indoor pools are often closed for swim meets (that don't even involve members, these are for h.s. teams!) or at least 50% of lap lanes are taken up by lessons/practices!

If you submit a complaint to the complaint box, unless it's as minor as changing a TV channel, you'll most likely never see a response to it posted. The two complaints I made were never responded to. The responses I do see are mostly excuses and offer no concrete ways in which the Y will try to improve itself.

It's really a shame, the place was great when I joined about 6 mos ago, but now it's over subscribed and is rapidly going downhill. Unless you like paying $60/mo for broken equipment, a lack of parking, a lack of cleanliness, and generally a lack of customer service, I'd avoid it!

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Mary1971
West Chester, US
Apr 08, 2011 9:18 pm EDT

I agree on many counts.

Parking: It can be difficult to find a parking spot during busy times, even with the new lot they opened off of Paoli Pike.

Lockers: The electronic lockers are often broken, and much too small to fit more than a jacket and a pair of shoes.

Swimming Pool: The swimming pool is the biggest challenge. Swim classes are often held in the recreational pool during recreational swim time. One instructor will tell you to move out of their area, and then you're told to move out of that area by another instructor. My daughter and I were moved around the pool five times in less than an hour, made to feel like we were in the way, and only once was the request close to courteous. Second, the rec pool is often very cloudy. I don't know what they use to clean the pool or if their filters are overworked, but it is clear (ha!) that the water is not being cleaned thoroughly. To be fair, the comment that the pools are in use by high school swim teams is a little offbase. The local school district helped fund the building, especially the pool area to the tune of a few million dollars specifically to have a place to hold swim meets.

Cleanliness: A busy place will not always be clean. And one swimmie diaper on the floor can be given a pass. There's an occasional bit of trash on the floor in my own house, if you look at the right time. But, the sentiment of the criticism is accurate, in my opinion, the place could be a bit cleaner. The amount of traffic through the facility warrants more effort from the staff to keep the public and private areas clean.

Children: This is another point I agree with. I have seen underage children using the adult equipment and even sitting in the steam room. Clearly, the staff needs to make a better effort at enforcing the correct usage of the facility. It's not just a matter of having equipment available for adults, there are also legal and liability issues, should a child get injured and it can be shown that there is a general lack of enforcement of rules. I have also seen teenagers (probably HS swim team members) using the family changing rooms in the swimming area. This just makes a difficult situation even worse.

Summary: In general, I like the facility and the different classes they offer, but if they don't address the crowding and cleanliness issues, then I won't be renewing my family membership.

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kmmommom
West Chester, US
Mar 05, 2011 3:32 pm EST

I agree. I joined years ago when it was on Chestnut St. downtown. It somehow seemed less crowded then and you could always find a parking place across the street. When they were building the new facility with indoor & outdoor pools, many of us waited with great anticipation. It promised to be an new, improved space...kid friendly, bright & airy. And it was great for the first few months. Then it became apparent that they were in direct competition with the ACAC who is slightly more expensive. Parking? I can't tell you how many times I tried to take my granddaughter to swim class and drove around looking for a parking place til she was late for class. Crowded? You bet! Between the hours of 3:30 & 7PM the workout areas were much too crowded. But It didn't strike me as being excessively dirty. Also, I was disappointed to find out that there was an extra charge for using the outdoor pool in the summer(around $300). I stopped going about 3 months ago. I recently got an email about them adding additional parking. I don't know if I'll go back.

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Elizabeth Ralston
Antioch, US
Feb 09, 2011 4:07 pm EST

I strongly agree with this young man. I had such a bad service from them. I signed for smi private lessons for my children last year August. Nobody called me for one month. Finally I got appointment one never showed up and the other appointment canceled at the last minute. I switched to different instructor and never showed up again and 30min later somebodyelse showed up. I could not finish the lesson because the crabby service then 2month later got the call from them I owed them $30. I am so angry and went to their office that charge person went out to other place get linen. This is miracle that they are in business.

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WCresident408039
West Chester, US
Feb 08, 2011 8:49 pm EST

I have been a member for years and whole heartedly agree with this person. The only thing that works 100% of the time is the machine that spits out the invoices. Their motto is something about building strong families, communities, blah, blah, blah, no they are all about making the money, PERIOD. The place is filfthy, totally over crowded, equipment is broken or just removed and never replaced. I can't really say anything nice about the place, the only reason I continue to be a member is because they are the only provider for after school care at the school premises, so I really do not have a choice.

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2gmom
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Jul 27, 2010 4:23 pm EDT

The price is crazy when you can join another gym for as little as $10 a month. I loved using the babysitting there until they changed the policy that you had to have a family membership to bring your kids to babysitting. $96 a month just for the kids and I and you STILL have to pay for all the kids classes. Its just not worth it. Plus I agree the parking is a nightmare and the lockers are always broken. OH and when I quit they called to speak to me about why I was leaving and yelled at me instead of trying to hear my complaints.

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missus_jonesk987
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Jun 15, 2010 7:40 am EDT

I disagree with this person's complaints. Yes, the locker rooms can seem a little "dirty" after the busiest times like swim lessons and such but are then cleaned within a reasonable amount of time. The classes are great, the equipment is in good shape most of the time. The day care area for children is wide open and in the middle so you can always see what's going on with your child. There have been times I've "wished" the swim lanes were open when I want to be in them, but let's be realistic... this is a recreation facility for children and adults and scheduling classes and such may not always match my personal schedule. Obviously we've had two different experiences at the same facility... and maybe have different outlooks/perspectives as well.

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YMCA waste of my time

i went to ymca in southend, i could nt get parked no permit given, plus we get 25 pound to travel, how much to park nowadays. A huge half empty carpark to rear of the building cheers! Then i go on to say i sat up there on my ### for 6 weeks almost 7 if i diddn't take a job sooner the job i went for did not work out . I see people up there bieng ill rushed to hospital i mean i don't want to see that i just want to get back to work .I wanted to do my lgv training but had sat there everyday for 6 weeks for the medical i had seen too much and had enough by then. I was starting to feel ill myself and made a promise you all have wasted my time and i hope it shuts down because nothing in there gets done or ever finished i was ment to learn a theory test but can go on there computers for 15 mins thats no good .They had about 30 computers for more than 70 people its never going to work out .Alot of things britan has stopped making and sitting in a classroom reading 1 to 2 month old newspapers just aint going to help people find work lodgic?

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akirkland
O'Fallon, US
Jul 06, 2010 12:06 pm EDT

I took my son and niece to the O'Fallon park in O'Fallon IL and the YMCA's summer camp children were there. I would like to say these are the most out of control children I have ever witnessed. The children in charge of the the childen could care less about the safety and well being of these children. That much was obvious when one little girl got hit in the face by a football and burst into tears and the counslers response was stop your crying i cant understand you come back when you stop. The kids in charge of kids is a horrible idea ! I am from O'Fallon I bring my son here to this park all time and never have I been so upset and put out by such a sight. I wouldn't ever trust my child with this YMCA. And yes I am a member of the YMCA just not this location.

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YMCA staff member offensive behavior

It's a mistake to complain about the inappropriate behavior of staff at the bellevue ymca. The member is made to feel they are 'in the wrong' while the staff member does his best to disrupt this member's workouts.

bottom line - the bellevue ymca is not a gym where fitness and members come first.

After politely asking a teenage staff member to avoid vacuuming around the squat rack while doing 250-lb plus weight, that staff member refused 'i'm doing my job' he responded. The next time he answered days later with 'pay back' by standing directly behind the squat - to clearly be an obvious distraction to this member or anyone using the equipment.

No vacuume involved this 2nd time... just the 'all attitude' staff member standing directly behind the rack watching espn on the big plasma screen (why it hangs directly above the squat rack is evidence of a clearly clueless staff) and the member clearly doing his best to make it clear - asking politely has consequences.

the biggest mistake was complaining to a supervisor.

the next work out resulted in the staff member following this member around the gym throughout the member's entire exercise routine. this member has a fast routine - moving from exercise to treadmill for a cardio burst and back to weights... and the entire time - the clearly 'attitude in place' staff member was always within arm's reach.

lesson learned.

staff members rule - no matter their inappropriate, offensive and intolerant behavior. members in pursuit of a distraction free work-out - who dare to raise a concern or complaint - must suffer the consequences.

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steeb47
Nashville, US
Mar 10, 2011 5:26 pm EST

Try WestSide Athletic Club. The staff is friendly and helpful. If there is something in your way or impeding your workout they will gladly help you. I have been a member for years and love the place.

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YMCA medical information

Stopped by the YMCA after school program on a Friday to see my son and he was having a seizure. Told them to call 911 and by the time the ambulance arrived the seizure was over. YMCA categorized it as bad behavior in an incident report and refused to give me a copy of the report. The counselor that witnessed the seizure stated to me that he was pouts allot and usually snaps out of it in a few minutes. I called the YMCA office to find out how many incidents like this had occurred to let my son's doctor know and was told by the Finance Department Director that no seizure had occurred and that their was no witnesses. When asked who was above her in the YMCA she said no one. She then referred me to their legal department "Red Woods Group" who again refused any information. The two YMCA after school counselors were dismissed for not following protocol. They are clearly trying to cover up and they should be investigated. Absolutely ridiculous and any parent in the Wilmington area should be informed of the YMCA's handling of this situation and not put their kid's in the care of the YMCA's after school program. They obviously are more concerned about money more then our kid's safety.

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YMCA uncleanliness, unsanitary

The workout facility itself is not the issue at the Conroe Family YMCA inConroe, Texas. Its the horrible childcare establishment. The employees are very rude and do not attend to the kids well enough. They do not clean the toys and there are thousands of germs going into little babies mouths due to this. They have a check in system where you just simply have to remember who the child came in with by face. The young toddlers eat snacks in eating chairs that are NEVER washed and on the other side which is for older kids, there is not much productive activities for them to participate in. There is no coordination there whatsoever and it has no order in any way. Not to mention the incredibly rude Childcare Director Edna Kennedy who is a very viscous woman who does not take complaints seriously, and does NOTHING about them. This childcare center should be investigated and shut down. I would NEVER EVER bring my child to this place in my life.

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lisa benskin
Conroe, US
Sep 22, 2009 6:56 pm EDT

Someone should call The Texas department Of Protective and Regulatory Services in Conroe to investigate this problem. They are located on frazier next to the Dollar general store.

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YMCA unprofessional director

I had a membership at the YMCA West Orem location in Houston Tx, however I had to cancel due to their, very unprofessional, pervert and sick molester "Executive Director" his name is Lionel Bacon, for what I know he used to work at the ymca cossaboom location by 610 loop and even thou a friend of mine that knows and talks to him told me that he used to flirt and play around a lot with some of the staff girls in that location, no to mention that he does the same thing with some of the girls in his new location(the west orem ymca), which I didnt care about it because it got nothing to do with me, everytime I saw him it was just like a"hello, how are you?..fine, thanks" conversation(always polite and gentle as he always pretends to be) but my surprise was one day when I got out of working out he came to me and started telling me stuff in a double entendre(double meaning) refering to my body, which I told him that he was absolutely wrong if he thought I was like one of those "easy grab" girls he was used to play and flirt around with.As far as I know for the connections I know(my friend), until today he's still the West Orem YMCA executive director and keeps playing his "games" with some of the Cossaboom and West Orem staff girls..so be aware of Mr Lionel Bacon if you are a lady and are planning on getting a Ymca membership in the Houston/Missouri City area.it seems that that Mr Bacon forgot that part of the YMCA mission is "to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND and body for all" and not to be setting a bad example.

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Oct 08, 2009 6:26 pm EDT

so latest update, since I already know that Mr Bacon is worry about this comments and also upset, Mr Bacon if you are already worried about this threat then I think you should stop treating those ladies/girls from the Ymca like you do, if you are that gentlemen and grown up men like you pretend to be, how come you don't realize that those stupid little girls you hug and play around with at your "camp" don't have the mental potential to realize that you are a married men and supposely "christian" gentlemen. Or how would your wife feel if she finds out thats what you do while "working at camp"? just like my first message says, I know people from the Ymca where you work and who you talk to, be careful on how you flirt or should I say how you "demostrate your friendship" because, if I didn't sue you maybe someone else will, oh and enjoy your "staff retreat" on friday, just in case you have any doubts.

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Sep 16, 2009 7:52 pm EDT

That is correct I agree, probably some respect for themselves won't be to much to ask for, so with the update that I got in my email which I will just copy and paste :

Dear Ms Saenz,

"Kim Lagunas" has sent you a message on ComplaintsBoard.com:

Dear Ms. Saenz,

This was the first we have heard of any problems with Mr. Lionel Bacon, we would encourage you to call our Corporate Offices to discuss this matter immediately.

So since Kim Lagunas didn't leave a number to call the "corporate offices" I replied asking for it, but until now I haven't hear from her, so I guess it was just part of her job to tell me to call and report this "Director" but since he is Mr Bacon they don't want to go any further. I just want to tell everybody be aware of this "director" if you are involved with a membership or your kids in there with the YMCA's mentioned above.

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Johnnie A.Borrero
Caldwell, US
Jun 15, 2016 3:36 am EDT

my wife came in to sighn up for membership to ymca. we applied assistant had approved at 28.00 and was under imppression w/ towel service. when my wife came by to pay fee, she ended up paying fiftyone dollars and today when arrived at ymca was confronted with a worker much to my disliking and he says we have to pay an extra chage of ten dollars more for towel service. when i was first sighn up afew years all i had to do pay financial assistant fee and pay one dollar more a month for towel service. i feel i dont want to be party of the ymca because of worker there and am sur this person at front desk wouldnt care less about my cacellation and was the rudest person. i am trying to get my half of membership payment back and hope whatever ymca is trying to pull because they are saying over and over about some rejoing fee, also you used to give coffee at front desk for donations and it sounds to me front worker at front took up
on himself to stop coffee for dations, I dont like this person and am trying to maybe be still part of the ymca. please resond.

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Reviewer66413
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Jan 26, 2016 10:59 pm EST

Lack of communication, unprofessional, rude management terrible place to work.

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Socrates7
Valdosta, US
Aug 22, 2013 2:59 pm EDT

I can tell you from my complaint with the YMCA in Valdosta, GA that the YMCA of the USA does not care about immoral activities. They told me that they could not do anything about a Director who is doing despicable activities. The local board has to intervene and is solely responsible. But the Director is the local board's contact. Best thing to do is take the C out of YMCA.

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Believethe Hype
Houston, US
Jan 26, 2012 2:44 am EST

I have to agree with Ms.Saenz. I knew an employee that got sexually harassed by the fitness director, Cleveland I believe is his name, yet she was the one let go while Cleveland got a slap on the wrist. Also I worked out there with my sister and noticed Mr.Bacon "checking me out". It was very obvious and disturbing, since then I switched YMCAs. I am now able to workout in a safe, professional setting.

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Don't always beleive the Hype.
Baltimore, US
Nov 24, 2009 5:37 pm EST

Ms Sanez, you seem like a jealous, stalker type person on your rants . Is it because he did not proposition you ? You seem to be obsessed with Mr.Bacon, if he did seem to be out of line and you corrected him and it hasnt occurred again why continue to rant on about something that was already addressed ? I agree with Houstonmom, he has done a ton for the community . You may want to seek counseling as it seems you were involved with or wanted to be involved with Mr.Bacon and when he didnt bite you went to extreme measures to tarnish his reputation. You should be ashamed to use such a forum to seek retribution for a broken heart . You would have made out better if you didnt fall for him rather than fall for him, try to wife a married man then when it didnt work - cry molester, pervert . Grow up and get a life Ms.Sanez

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houstonmom
Houston, US
Nov 22, 2009 5:15 pm EST

Mr. Bacon has always been professional and respectful to me and my chilren. He has done a lot for our community and deserves more respect than your unsubstanciated alligations give him.

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D.Brass
Houston, US
Jul 16, 2009 11:15 am EDT

I think I know who you talking about, this is a black guy that thinks he is the last men in the earth and since all the "easy grab girls" (like you call them) do all he asks for, then he thinks every girl is like them...I feel sorry for these girls which they shoud have some respect for themselves, I don't have a membership at the Ymca but I have a friend who does and she invites me to workout with her sometimes and I've seen this Mr Bacon there in the building, my friend told me he is married and there's where we don't think that his actions will "Build strong families"

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YMCA youth counselors

As much as I enjoyed working with the children and was proud of the position I held, I could not believe that such a reputable organization would in fact be the opposite of the reputation that I had so often heard about and trusted.

Thousands of parents rely on the integrity and popularity associated with the YMCA name. Known for it's Christian based community and family services. However, last year I applied for a position as an after school counselor and was hired. I was assigned to a nearby elementary school.

Within days of my start, the site's supervisor (s.s), who had been active in this position for many years, was the target in an ethical tug-of-war with the branch supervisor (b.s). This guy (b.s) was very aggressive toward the children. During his visits, at this particular school, he assigned consequences for children if they talked out, weren't facing forward, ect... The consequence, of this particular situation, was for the child to sit out the entire outside play period. The (s.s) worker allowed the child to return to play after the guideline's (employee training manual) normal 10 minutes had expired. She (s.s) stated that the (b.s) time assignment was too extensive and undeserved. Which, it was. And that was the battle that led to her (s.s) dismissal.

He (b.s) would have several visits to the site where he would speak harshly to the children and have them sit out and/or lose activities because of normal child behaviors. We (staff) were advised to be as harsh and were told that if they (the children) didn't like it and wanted their parents to take them to a different program, so be it. He (s.s) stated that there was a long waiting list of parents waiting for an opening in this program.

There was a child about 10 years in age at this school with special needs, he was bi-polar. The child would have episodes that would require extra help and direction from the counselors. He was written up often for this and his mother would be notified while at work, to come for him. The last time I saw her, after he (b.s) spoke with her about a meeting that would be held to discuss the continuance of her child in the program, she tried to walk out with her head up but her eyes were filled with tears. I was emotionally affected and had to excuse myself for a breather.

That day, after all the children had gone home, there was a meeting. One of the points made by the (b.s) was that something needed to be done so that this child, with special needs, would not be able to continue in the program. To be blunt, "have him kicked out". I stated the unfairness and pointed out that his mother may have no other alternative, while she was working. I was informed that this was not our problem.

By this time, my rose colored glasses had been crushed. I was filled with disappointment and felt like I was working for a deceitful company that was hiding secrets. If my child was receiving this sort of treatment, paid treatment, I would be pissed!

Aside from all this, I had been working for over 5 weeks and had not yet receive a paycheck. After I discontinued working with them, my last check should have been 2 full weeks but was only $15. I called and called to resolve this as was eventually informed that the funds were taken to pay for a full month of insurance benefits. Coverage that I never received any information about activation of (not a card, a packet, a phone #...nothing) and was never able to use.

I spoke with a prospective future employer, who asked me about my departure from the YMCA and when I explained, he stated that unfortunately he had heard similar complaints from former YMCA employees before and what a shame it was.

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New York, US
Nov 09, 2010 9:06 pm EST

I was selected to work at the Vanderbilt location after applying for a position there (what a mistake). i worked there for about 5 days because i could not resist dealing with the favoritism and discrimination that was practiced by a boss named Pablo against certain member of the staff.
The Y has their on rules and policies that you are suppose to follow of course went working like everywhere else, you need to be in the same page of the boss Pablo as he instructed me and you are not supposed to cross the line knowing more than what you suppose to know for a 5 day employment employee and that was exactly what made Pablo according to him disappointed with me, thing that i could not understand.
What was Pablo hiding from me?Why is the reason of this emplyee behave? I don`t know but i tell you what.
In my short period of time of employment there i found signs of discrimination there.
In an state as New York where the population is formed by emigrants of more than 50 nationalities, 99 % of the staff employees there are all from Dominican Republic as this boss Pablo. What a coincidence don`t you think?
How the Y allow things like this to happens when they claim to bring christian principles in to practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all and not only for some few.

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YMCA wages $ overtime

I was working full time for the YMCA about two years ago I was on a weekly basis told I had to many hours on a pay pieriod and was told to put the hours on the following week. I was just informed that they can't do that to avoid over time. On top of that after 9mos of work my child got ill and I had to take a few days off and was fired for that.

I'm currently working as a sub in our school dist and I haven't had one call to work sence reciving a misdaminor, I've worked in our district for over 15 yrs and suddenly They aren't calling and I was told it's because of this issue.

WHY?

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Bonitam
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Apr 25, 2016 5:30 pm EDT

Horrible billing service...my monthly rate was bumped up and instead of emailing or mailing me a notice to see if I want to keep my membership (before charging my account) they just bill my account double what my previous rate had been... so I went to the gym today to find there is almost $100 due on my account. So irritated... no letter, email, nothing... nice way to keep clients from returning. No way... poor service YMCA, Pierce county. Get your ### together.

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Jasmine Henderson
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Mar 30, 2016 6:53 pm EDT

I've been charged $29 four times during my short-lived, two-month membership. When I complained, I was brushed off by the workers and management (Melanie, Henry Lee). Even after cancelling my membership, was charged $29 by ACH YMCALA as shown on my bank statements. Would not recommend paying in any form aside from cash.

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YMCA vanderbilt
New York, US
Nov 09, 2010 6:12 pm EST

I was selected to work at the Vanderbilt location after applying for a position there (what a mistake). i worked there for about 5 days because i could not resist dealing with the favoritism and discrimination that was practiced by a boss named Pablo against certain member of the staff.
The Y has their on rules and policies that you are suppose to follow of course went working like everywhere else, you need to be in the same page of the boss Pablo as he instructed me and you are not supposed to cross the line knowing more than what you suppose to know for a 5 day employment employee and that was exactly what made Pablo according to him disappointed with me, thing that i could not understand.
What was Pablo hiding from me?Why is the reason of this emplyee behave? I don`t know but i tell you what.
In my short period of time of employment there i found signs of discrimination there.
In an state as New York where the population is formed by emigrants of more than 50 nationalities, 99 % of the staff employees there are all from Dominican Republic as this boss Pablo. What a coincidence don`t you think?
How the Y allow things like this to happens when they claim to bring christian principles in to practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all and not only for some few.

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YMCA - discrimination

The YMCA have a Discriminatory policy in place whereby if your forced to stay in one due to being made homeless you may not apply to work in the building. Even if they have Jobs advertised on the notice board when you go in. The YMCA promotes itself as being a Christian Charity but it doesn't seem very christian to tell a homeless person who's in dire need...

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YMCA In-depth Review

Overview:

The YMCA, also known as the Young Men's Christian Association, is a renowned organization with a strong mission and purpose. It has a rich history and background, and its services extend across various geographic locations.

Programs and Services:

The YMCA offers a diverse range of programs and services to cater to different needs. Their fitness and wellness programs are designed to promote a healthy lifestyle, while their youth development programs focus on nurturing the potential of young individuals. The organization also actively engages in community outreach initiatives and provides childcare and early learning programs. Additionally, they offer aquatics and sports programs to encourage physical activity and skill development.

Facilities and Amenities:

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Membership Options:

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Staff and Instructors:

The YMCA takes pride in its qualified and experienced staff and instructors. They prioritize customer service and support, ensuring that members receive the assistance they need. The instructor-to-member ratio is carefully maintained to provide personalized attention, and staff training and development are given importance.

Community Impact:

The YMCA actively collaborates with partners and engages in volunteer opportunities to make a positive impact on the community. They are committed to social responsibility initiatives and offer scholarships and financial assistance to those in need.

Customer Experience:

The YMCA provides an online platform with a user-friendly interface for easy access to their services. The booking and reservation process is streamlined for convenience. Cleanliness and maintenance are prioritized, and safety and security measures are in place to ensure a secure environment for all.

Reviews and Testimonials:

Members have shared their positive reviews and ratings, highlighting their satisfaction with the YMCA's programs and services. Success stories and transformations are also celebrated, and feedback from parents and guardians further emphasizes the organization's impact. Community testimonials further validate the YMCA's positive reputation.

Accessibility and Inclusivity:

The YMCA strives to be accessible and inclusive. They provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities, promote language and cultural sensitivity, and prioritize gender and LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Age-friendly programs and services are also available to cater to different age groups.

Future Plans and Innovations:

The YMCA has exciting future plans, including expansion and renovation projects to enhance their facilities. They are also integrating technology to improve their services and exploring new program offerings. Sustainability initiatives are also on their agenda to contribute to a greener future.

Comparison to Competitors:

The YMCA stands out from its competitors through its unique differentiating factors. Its strengths lie in its diverse range of programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to community impact. While pricing may vary, the value for money is evident in the high member satisfaction rates.

Conclusion:

The YMCA is an exceptional organization that offers a wide range of programs and services to cater to diverse needs. With its strong mission, qualified staff, and commitment to community impact, it is highly recommended for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The YMCA provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, making it a valuable choice for those seeking a holistic and fulfilling experience.

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