Volunteering with MVYATA has changed my life. From Food Bank, to after school programs, fundraisers, Day Camp, enrichment events, and Camp Watakamini, I am always learning and acquiring new skills I never thought possible. I am forever grateful for this organization and the impact it has made in the Mon Valley and beyond.
Amber M. — Volunteer
The food bank and all the people that help are amazing. Thank you for blessing my family and so many families. I appreciate it.
Heather L. — Food bank participant
The 5-2-8 program has helped me build great friendships, allowing us to open up and be comfortable talking to people.
X’eriee G. — Kid’s Connection, 5-2-8, Day Camp, Camp Watakamini participant
I like making good food at the 5-2-8 program.
Isaac Z. — 5-2-8 program participant
I have been coming to Camp Watakamini for as long as I can remember and will forever cherish it. Now, I'm a volunteer Leader, which has a profound impact on me, but I'm able to make an impact on the kids as well. Being someone the kids look up to is an amazing feeling, and I wouldn’t change it for the world.
Gia L. — Volunteer, former camper
All my three children had the opportunity to go to Day Camp. The staff were kind and helpful, and my kids were safe. My kids still talk about camp and all the fun songs and crafts they got to do — they can’t wait to go back this coming summer!
Stephanie H. — Day Camp parent
I love that I can talk about anything with my group.
Zi’la G. — Kid’s Connection, 5-2-8, Day Camp, Camp Watakamini participant
I’ve been going to Camp Watakamini since I was 10 years old. Now at 19, I love volunteering my time because every year you can rekindle memories you never thought you would experience again.
Kellan S. — Volunteer, former camper