Beyond the Bell with Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance
Hello this is Beyond the Bell with WOSTA, Wisconsin’s hub for professional development for anyone working in out of school time programs and youth serving organizations. It's our mission to help you provide the highest quality care to children and their families. If you wish you had an extra tool going into programming to help guide behaviors in a productive way, wish you knew more about how to provide the whole family with support, or want to enhance your own wellbeing, then this is a home for you. We know what it’s like to feel as if there is never enough time or resources to meet everyone’s needs and we are here to support you through the challenges. Stay tuned as we have conversations with our guests to explore new ideas and strategies that you can use in your work right away.
Beyond the Bell with Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance
Building a Better Community Through Food Access
In this episode, Courtney Kramolis, the Food Access Director at the La Crosse Area Family YMCA, discusses her efforts to ensure everyone has access to nourishing meals. She oversees programs like Y on the Fly and the Mobile Market, and collaborates with other organizations to enhance food security. Recognized as a 30 Under 30 Emerging Leader, Courtney's work has made the YMCA Food Program a USDA Award-Winning initiative. Today, she will talk about how these programs support children's health and family bonding through nutritious meals and educational activities.