Mexico City, October 2017.

To: YMCA of the USA

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US HELP OTHERS.

The volunteers and staff of the YMCA Mexico would like to

express our deepest gratitude for all the support given

during the aftermath of the September earthquakes that

struck our communities.

The mobilization of resources, individuals, volunteers and

staff from partner YMCAs, area organizations and the World

YMCA has been an incredible support. This has enabled us to

respond to those who were affected not only in Mexico City

but also in the neighboring states of Estado de Mexico and

Morelos.

In return for your generosity, we want to give you an update with

some of the actions that YMCA Mexico has been implementing.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need further

information or if you have any experience or resources that may

help us in the tasks of providing support to those in need.

Sincerely,

Ernesto Gaona Sánchez

Secretary General

YMCA Mexico

THE YMCA RESPONSE.

PEOPLE AND SAFETY FIRST.

Immediately after the 19-S

earthquake, our main concern was

to make sure that all volunteers,

staff, members, students and

beneficiaries were all safe. All staff

were released from work duties to

check on the status of their families.

All staff were invited to inform about

the status of their properties in case

of damages caused by the

earthquake. Six staff reported

affections, and they will be

receiving support by the YMCA

emergencies fund.

A committee of managers lead by

our COO, carried out a first

inspection of the YMCA facilities

determining that no major

damages were suffered, allowing us

to open our doors to these who

needed to rest, take a shower or use

Wi-Fi to contact family and friends.

FROM YMCAs TO

COLLECTION CENTERS.

Community Development Center

Naucalpan, YMCA University and

the YMCA sport branches: Ejercito,

Mallorca, Sur turned into collection

centers thanks to the generosity of

members who donated canned

meals, water, clothes and basic

medical supplies.

DISTRIBUTION CENTERS.

Four YMCA venues have been

acting as distribution centers to

deliver everything that has been

donated to YMCA in areas where it

is most needed.

Until today, 54.5 tons have been

mobilized and distributed among

affected families.

Have been showing their solidarity at different levels, YMCA staff has

organized brigades to provide support, recreation and to channel the

donations that have been received; YMCA University students are

offering psychological support to those suffering from material or personal

loses, post-traumatic symptoms, and others.

Young leaders are helping to classify, prepare and distribute hygiene kits;

others have been coordinating recreational activities as a mean of

distraction for children and youth in affected communities.

VOLUNTEERS, STUDENTS AND STAFF