Silver Bay respite Programs

Pastoral Respite Program

Pastors and their immediate families, as well as other who are involved in the ministry, are invited to stay in Brookside Community House or Trinity House, two facilities that are dedicated to the spiritual growth of all who come to stay.

In 2021 alone, the Pastoral Respite Ministry provided stays at no cost to over 600 individuals.

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Vacations Made Possible

Vacations Made Possible is a program offered by Silver Bay YMCA that provides opportunities for families to experience a vacation at Silver Bay at a cost that fits their budget. Any individual or family is welcome to apply to this program.

Silver Bay YMCA is honored to provide families with the opportunity to reconnect with one another and enjoy a reprieve from the stresses associated with everyday life.

The Vacations Made Possible program was created in 2015 and since has provided a discounted stay to over 100 individuals.

Cancer Respite Program

By providing temporary respite to patients and their immediate families at no cost, the Cancer Respite Program gives these individuals the opportunity to bond with their loved ones and enjoy an escape from the anxieties and financial challenges that accompany a battle against cancer.

Since the program began in 2009, over 100 individuals undergoing cancer treatment and their families have stayed through the Cancer Respite Program at no cost, totaling over 300 individuals.

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Military R&R Program

Understanding the unique challenges that members of the military and their families face, Silver Bay YMCA provides temporary respite to US Military personnel and their families at no cost, giving these individuals the chance to reconnect with their loved ones and enjoy a reprieve from the stresses associated with their service and everyday life.

Since the start of the Military R&R Program in 2009, over 200 military families (over 850 individuals) have stayed at Silver Bay at no cost.

Foster and adoptive Family Retreat

Through the Foster and Adoptive Family Retreat, families can enjoy a stay at Silver Bay at no cost for up to one week anytime throughout the year.

Spend quality time with your family, experience the natural beauty and calming effect

of Silver Bay, and go home feeling refreshed, renewed and inspired!

This is a new program to Silver Bay and will launch in 2023.

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First Responders Respite Program

The First Responders Respite Program is a program of respite for first responders and their families, allowing them to focus on one another and enjoy time together making memories that will last a lifetime.

Eligible participants for this program are active duty or retired (paid or volunteer) firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and EMTs. Partners or immediate family members of a first responder who gave their life in service within the last three years are also eligible to participate in this program.

*These programs and initiatives are offered at no cost to the community and are 100% funded by generous donations that largely come from outside the local area. Please consider supporting these programs and initiatives by making a tax deductible donation by visiting the giving page on our website or emailing us at development@silverbay.org.

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At Silver Bay, equity and inclusion are central to our mission and our impact. Welcoming people of diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives enriches our community, provides a safe space for bonds to grow, and inspires people to develop their potential. As our mission states, to foster relationships, strengthen communities and nurture spirit, mind and body for all. Silver Bay is a unique and special place that inspires us all to positively impact the communities where we live.

The Board of Trustees is committed to upholding and living by the values of our mission. This includes developing strategies and initiatives to foster an inclusive environment at Silver Bay that actively welcomes and engages people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Commitment to these principles must become woven into everything we do. Therefore, the Board commits to continually evaluating and improving upon the ways that we incorporate these values into our work. We invite all members of the Silver Bay community to join us in living out our mission, thereby ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion remain as core values of Silver Bay.