Boys & Girls Club Gadsden

The James M. Barrie Center for Children, commonly known as the Barrie Center, is a United Way agency dedicated to serving all of Etowah County. It offers essential services such as forensic interviews, trauma-focused therapy, and support for children under 18 who have experienced sexual or severe physical abuse, ensuring that income is never a barrier to healing. Committed to a mission of providing a child-friendly environment, the Barrie Center facilitates a multidisciplinary team response aimed at investigating and intervening in cases of child abuse and neglect. The center also offers advocacy and support throughout the processes of investigation and judicial proceedings. Generated from the website

The YMCA of the Coosa Valley is a charitable, nonprofit organization located in Gadsden, Ala. The organization s SilverSneakers is a fitness program specially designed for senior citizens. It provides personalized fitness programs, water exercises, and individual and group swimming lessons. The YMCA of the Coosa Valley s Youth in Government programs develop personal growth and encourage life-long and responsible citizenship. The organization operates summer day camps for children between the ages of 5 and 12. The camps offer classes in swimming, sports, character study, and arts and crafts. Its facilities include a fitness center, indoor pool, gymnasium, basketball court, sauna and steam room. The YMCA of the Coosa Valley has partnerships with the United Way of Etowah County, Gadsden Group Home, Snellgrove Civitan Center and Gadsden State Community College.