Navy Office of Community Outreach Presents
#NAVYWEEK at the Y!
Oct. 27 to 31
The Eugene Family YMCA is—and always will be—a welcoming space for all. In a time when our country feels divided and divisive, we believe strongly in creating opportunities for people to connect, learn from one another, and engage in open dialogue.
Our participation in Navy Week is not an endorsement of any political or military position and it isn’t about recruiting or promoting the military—it’s about people. Similar to our Promoting Community series that engages people on topics such as racial and gender equity, religious inclusion and disability awareness, Navy Week is a part of our ongoing commitment to building bridges and fostering understanding. Service members visiting the Y are sharing their personal experiences, volunteering alongside our members, and engaging with our community in meaningful ways.
At the Y, we know that empathy grows through connection. By engaging with people whose life experiences differ from our own—even those sometimes misunderstood or portrayed negatively—we nurture mutual respect and understanding. By spending time together, we hope our members see the humanity in one another, even when perspectives differ.
Navy Week began in 2005. It provides an opportunity for Navy service members to volunteer in communities throughout the country. With most of the Navy's personnel and equipment concentrated on America's coasts, the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) oversees a number of community outreach programs designed to bring America's Navy to cities with a low Naval presence—such as Eugene. There are more than 300 Navy Weeks held in 95 different U.S. cities.
Learn more about Navy Week at the Y by clicking the button below.
