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READ ALL ABOUT ITIn the news today a young adult who considered dropping out of high school graduated with a scholarship to his community college, groups of dads and their newborns spent quality time together in the pool and a newly immigrated family started English classes. |
In the news today a young adult who considered dropping out of high school graduated with a scholarship to his community college, groups of dads and their newborns spent quality time together in the pool and a newly immigrated family started English classes.
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Local Teens to Visit Japan through YMCA Exchange Program
Eight American teens will visit Japan this summer as part of the YMCA Big Hearts cultural exchange, where they will experience a different culture and learn more about serving one's community. Forest Park Review
May 14, 2012
Greenwood, S.C., Wins the YMCA's Fresh Page Project
Greenwood, S.C., is the winner of the National YMCA's Fresh Page Project, which sought out innovative ideas on how to improve a local community. Greenwood will use the grant to create a garden in the courtyard of the New Veteran's Affairs Building to serve the needs of local families. Greenwood Today
May 14, 2012
Courtesy of Rick
Chase/ Courier Staff
Photographer
Healthy Kids Day® Aims to Get Youngsters Moving this Summer
At the Black Hawk County YMCA in Waterloo, Iowa, kids enjoy a Saturday afternoon filled with face painting, games, martial arts demonstrations and healthy snacks, all meant to get kids' bodies and minds moving in time for summer to keep them healthy. WCFCourier.com
May 1, 2012
Courtesy of White Plains YMCA
White Plains Y Keeps Kids Active, Raises Funds
At the White Plains YMCA's Healthy Kids Day® on April 28, children played Frisbee and rode tricycles while adults participated in the White Plains Chrysler Jeep Dodge sponsored Drive and Ride Event, helping to raise funding for YMCA summer camp, early child care and after school programs. The Daily White Plains
May 1, 2012
Healthy Kids Day at the Northshore YMCA Saturday
The Y in Bothell, Wash., is joining more than 1,900 Ys across the country in celebrating YMCA's Healthy Kids Day® on April 28, with giveaways and fun family activities to improve their health and well-being. Woodinville Patch
April 27, 2012
The Y Takes On Diabetes
A new health program being rolled out at YMCAs across the country shows the potential for a community-based organization to deliver a nationwide health-care intervention. Wall Street Journal
April 23, 2012
Photo courtesy of
David Albers
Naples YMCA Opens Doors to Families Struggling to Remain in a Home
The Y's Open Doors program offers free three-month memberships with a variety of services for homeless students and their families. Naples Daily News
April 23, 2012
For Getting Fit, They Fit Well
A program at the Hanover YMCA pairs volunteer coaches with disabled workout partners to help them reach their fitness goals. Boston Globe
April 23, 2012
Photo courtesy of
West Broad Street YMCA
West Broad Street YMCA Adds Books, Reading Opportunities for Kids
As part of its commitment to help kids enhance their reading skills, the West Broad Street YMCA in Savannah, Ga., holds a book drive to provide more resources at its onsite library. Savannah Morning News
April 10, 2012
YMCA Teaches Kids Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Children attending Spring Break Camp at the Fowler YMCA learn the importance of developing healthy eating habits. Peachtree Corners Patch
April 9, 2012
Courtesy of Luke Lavoie
Kids Keep it Cooking at the Rye YMCA
In Rye, N.Y., elementary school children in the Rye YMCA's afterschool cooking class learn the importance of nutrition and how cooking meals can be both fun – and healthy. The Daily Rye
April 3, 2012
Wichita Teens Get a Head Start on Life After High School at YMCA
The Downtown YMCA's High School Job Prep program is helping teens learn essential job seeking and financial planning skills, giving them the confidence to enter and excel in the workplace. KSN TV
March 29, 2012
Mommy & Me Classes Have Lots of Benefits
The Y of Central Maryland teaches safety skills and swim lessons to kids, while offering the opportunity for moms to spend time and bond with their children — in the water. ABC 2 News
March 26, 2012
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
From giving youth the opportunity to thrive to teaching people how to make positive lifestyle changes, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is helping improve the lives of kids, adults and families by working alongside and receiving support from members of the community. Blue Ribbon News
March 9, 2012
Lauderhill Kids Fighting to Be the Voice Of Change
A group of students in Lauderhill, Florida, has taken matters into its own hands to stop the violence and bullying they have experienced on their way to school, with help from the Lauderhill Community YMCA. CBS Miami
March 1, 2012
Dunbar Center Partners with YMCA
A partnership aimed at strengthening community, the YMCA of Greater Springfield in Massachusetts has teamed up with a local community center to help provide a nurturing, safe environment for youth. WWLP-TV
March 1, 2012
Courtesy of Winston-
Salem Monthly
The Way of the Y
In Northwest North Carolina, there is something unique and special about the Y that appeals to children, adults and seniors, whether it's the abundance of programs and amenities or just the sense of belonging to a community. Winston-Salem Monthly
February 21, 2012
Courtesy of Bob Soto Stills
The First Lady Talks Healthy Families at the Homestead YMCA Family Center
To celebrate the two-year anniversary of Lets Move!, first lady Michelle Obama joined a panel of experts, including the Y's National Director for Health and Well-being Jim Kauffmann, for the WebMD Town Hall: Simple Tips for Healthy Families at the Homestead YMCA Family Center in Homestead, Fla. Click here to watch the panel discuss ways of helping families live healthier.
February 14, 2012
Photo courtesy of
the Ridgewood YMCA
YMCA Continues to Help Haiti
A longtime arm of support in Haiti before the devastating earthquake of January 2010, the Ridgewood YMCA and its World Service Committee expands its presence in the island nation for the indefinite future, starting with a clothing drive. The Ridgewood News
February 6, 2012
Raritan Bay Area YMCA to Open Doors to 7th-Graders on Weekends
In an effort to help shape seventh-grade students' lifestyle habits early on, area students will have unlimited access to the facilities at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA in New Jersey for free as part of a statewide YMCA program. MyCentralJersey.com
February 6, 2012
Courtesy of Ahwatukee
Foothills News
Mentor Program Thrives at YMCA
It's the latter part of January but there is still time for residents to do their part for National Mentoring Month. But even past January, YMCA employees and volunteers say any time is a good time to become a mentor to an at-risk youth. Ahwatukee Foothills News
January 23, 2012
YMCA Summer Camp Keeps Children Active After Dad Loses Job
The Staten Island Family YMCA provides support to help a family who's struggling to make ends meet put their kids through YMCA camp. Staten Island Advance
January 23, 2012
YMCA Keeping Kids Active in the Winter
The YMCA swim team is helping youth stay active and escape the cold with an indoor swimming pool. WLUC-TV6
January 17, 2012
YMCA of Broward County Hosts Inspirational Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
The YMCA of Broward County will host its "Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Breakfast," which will feature keynote speaker J.R. Martinez, Iraq war veteran, inspirational speaker and winner of "Dancing with the Stars." South Florida Sun-Sentinel
January 5, 2012
Experiencing Government First-Hand
Students from the Southeast Area YMCA Youth in Government group gain valuable knowledge as they re-enact the world of government and politics at the state Capitol. Woodbury Bulletin
January 5, 2012
Bears Quarterback Donates to Indiana Camp
The YMCA Camp Carson in Princeton, Ind., receives a donation from Chicago Bears Starting Quarterback Jay Cutler to help start the first-ever diabetes camp in the area. Inside Indiana Business
December 22, 2011
Courtesy of Scott Smeltzer,
Daily Pilot
YMCA Program Encourages Exercise, Nutrition
Third grade students in Costa Mesa, Calif., receive free bicycles and a helmet after completing a Y program that educates children on healthy eating and encourages them to be physically active. Daily Pilot
December 16, 2011
Courtesy of Abilene
Reporter-News/Joy Miller
88 and Feeling Great: Woman Teaches Water Aerobics to Other Seniors
At 88 years old, Ira Miller continues to have fun and stay physically active every day, while teaching water aerobics to seniors at the Redbud YMCA in Abilene, Texas. Abilene Reporter-News
December 6, 2011
Y.M.C.A. Adopting Health Policies for Youth
The Y, one of the nation’s largest child-care providers, intends to announce Wednesday that it is adopting new “healthy living standards,” including offering fruits, vegetables and water at snack time, increasing the amount of exercise and limiting video games and television for youngsters in its programs. New York Times
November 30, 2011
Courtesy of LancasterOnline.com/
Suzette Wenger
Food Project, YMCA Partner Up in Lampeter-Strasburg
The Lancaster Family YMCA helps a local food project expand its capacity to provide food and recipes to families that rely on free or reduced-price school meals during the week, so they can also eat well on the weekends. LancasterOnline.com
November 21, 2011
Courtesy of Fox 19
Salute to YMCA Black & Latino Achievers Gala Celebrated Achievements
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati honors students who strive to reach their full potential, as well as the professionals dedicated to helping them achieve. Fox 19/WXIX
November 14, 2011
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Helps Military Members
The Y’s Military Welcome Center, based in the Will Rogers World Airport, offers traveling military members a welcoming place to relax, seek food and entertainment during a long and extended stay at the airport. KFOR-TV
November 11, 2011
Wildwood Family Y Donates Produce
The Wildwood Family YMCA donated lettuce, tomatoes and other fresh produce from its community garden to help a food pantry that serves up to 115 families and is facing low food supplies. Eureka-Wildwood Patch
November 10, 2011
Courtesy of Jupiterimages
The YMCA Encourages Individuals to Take Steps to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes During National Diabetes Awareness Month
Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes and a staggering 79 million people have prediabetes, a condition that causes high blood glucose levels. In support of National Diabetes Awareness Month, the Y is encouraging individuals to learn how to assess their risks for developing type 2 diabetes and take steps to prevent the disease. Read more.
November 8, 2011
The Y Salutes Military Families
This November marks Military Family Month, and the Y joins the nation in saluting those who serve our country and their families. First established by the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) in 1993, Military Family Month recognizes and pays tribute to military personnel and their families for their dedication and service. To learn more, visit asymca.org, and click here to find Y programs for military families in your community.
November 4, 2011
Adults Turn to Swimming Endurance Class to Stay Motivated
A group of women, some lifelong swimmers, find motivation in the Seacoast Family YMCA's adult skills endurance class. SeacoastOnline.com
November 3, 2011
Courtesy of Rapid
Growth Media
The Veggie Mobile Sets Up Shop
The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids may be known for its fitness centers, but it's more than a gym. With its new Veggie Mobile, the Y is now bringing affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables at low cost to communities in need. Rapid Growth Media
October 21, 2011
Courtesy of Ryan McFadden/
Reading Eagle
Where 6th-graders Learn to Climb, and to Cope
Hamburg Middle School sixth-graders climbed a rock wall for the first time this week. It was just one of the new experiences the students shared over three days at YMCA's Camp Conrad Weiser in South Heidelberg Township. Reading Eagle
October 21, 2011
Courtesy of Ginny Lee/
Illinois Times
Everybody Plays
With the end of summer comes the beginning of a new school year, the harvest and the start of an area tradition that draws thousands of children away from their video games and outside onto the mown grass lawns of parks and schools across Springfield. It is the fall soccer season at the Y. Illinois Times
October 20, 2011
WWMT.com
YMCA Veggie Mobile Unveiled
The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids unveils a Veggie Mobile – a mobile farmer's market that will offer low cost fruits and vegetables to communities across West Michigan at discounted prices. WWMT.com
October 10, 2011
Courtesy of The Chronicle of
Philanthropy
Nonprofit Innovators Battle Obstacles to Creative Solutions
A small but growing number of nonprofit organizations like the Y are taking a more planned approach to innovation by starting programs designed to foster new ideas. Read more
October 5, 2011
Courtesy of Louis B.
Ruediger, Leader Times
Kittanning Y Has an Answer for Special-Needs Kids
Eight-year-old Ian Burnette, who suffers from autism, finds a fun and challenging session at the Y's new afterschool special needs program. TribLive.com
October 3, 2011
Jupiterimages
Rallying the Community in the Name of Art
From Oct. 3-9, the Y will celebrate YMCA’s Arts Week – an annual week-long celebration showcasing the unique and diverse talents of artists through various forms of expression. All week long, more than 400 Ys nationwide will hold events to educate, inspire and connect the entire community through the arts. To learn more and locate an event, Find a Y near you.
October 1, 2011
Learn, Grow and Strive at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y's Art Week
The YMCA’s Arts Week, beginning Oct. 3 through Oct. 9, will display an array of artwork for all to view as well as special creative lessons in photography, culinary arts, knitting, guitar, mosaics, ballroom dancing and more. NJ.com
September 30, 2011
Courtesy of WNYT.com
YMCA Helps Pack Bags for Windham-Ashland-Jewett Students
The Capital District YMCA’s Greene County branch recently helped organize a community effort to collect backpacks and school supplies for kids affected by Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. WNYT.com
September 29, 2011
Celebrate Art Month at the YMCA
The Y celebrates the importance of arts programming for youth during National Arts and Humanities Month. OzarksFirst.com
September 27, 2011
Photo by Melissa Flores
Childhood Obesity a Focus in September
On a Friday afternoon, about half a dozen students run back and forth in a zigzag formation on a grassy field at a Salinas elementary school. It’s all fun for the kids, but it is one of the ways the Salinas Community YMCA staff members are trying to encourage physically activity in their after school programs. HealthyCal.org
September 20, 2011
Photo credit: Thinkstock/
Bec Parsons
YMCA Focuses on Preventing Childhood Obesity
It's fun to stay (healthy) at the YMCA, and El Paso's West Side branch is reaching out to youth and reminding them about the importance of incorporating regular physical activity and healthy eating habits into their lives. El Paso Times
September 15, 2011
Food for Thought: Program Serves 34,105 Summer Meals
In an area hit hard by poverty, the Tiftarea Y serves over 34,000 kids in its summer food program. Tifton Gazette
September 2, 2011
Jupiterimages
Spotlighting Children’s Health during National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
With one in three children overweight or obese, the Y is reminding parents about the importance of incorporating regular physical activity and healthier eating habits into their children’s lives. Read more.
September 1, 2011
Fighting Diabetes in St. Paul, One YMCA at a Time
Nearly 80 million Americans are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes - a common condition that doctors say is a gateway to other costly health problems. But in the Twin Cities, a select group of these "pre-diabetic" patients has been enrolled in a program at local YMCA chapters that preaches weight loss and exercise as a way to halt progression of the disease. Pioneer Press
August 25, 2011
YMCA Provides Free Summer Meals to Beverly Students
Summer school was a little bit more palatable for 45 city students. Kindergartners through eighth-graders at the Beverly City School received a daily meal and snack for free during the four-week session courtesy of the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties, Wal-Mart Inc., and a federal food assistance program. Burlington County Times
August 19, 2011
Courtesy of the
Ventura County Star
Making a Splash Benefits All Ages at the YMCA
Local California Ys in the Conejo and Simi valleys are making sure everyone, young and old, have an opportunity to swim throughout the year starting with a full schedule of swim classes and programs in September. Ventura County Star
August 9, 2011
Active Adults Having a Blast While Staying Healthy
A 71-year-old man vows to stay active by playing racquetball at the Y. Daily Herald
August 9, 2011
Courtesy of NASDAQ
The YMCA of Greater New York Rings the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
After ringing the Opening Bell on Aug. 3, YMCA of Greater New York President and CEO, Jack Lund, joins a group of teen Counselors-in-Training on hand to help bring awareness to the importance of youth employment and work readiness. Read More.
August 8, 2011
YMCA Fights Hunger One Child at a Time
The Kelly Hall YMCA in Chicago provides healthy meals and snacks to help keep children well-nourished this summer. Northwestern Medill Reports
July 28, 2011
Courtesy of Peter Pereira/
The Standard-Times
Growing Good Food for Needy People at the Dartmouth YMCA
The Dartmouth Y is providing fresh, organic produce to people in need through its “Sharing the Harvest Community Farm”. SouthCoastToday.com
July 22, 2011
Thinkstock/Jupiter images
Summer Food in Session at the Y
Millions of children face hunger when school lunch programs are over. This summer, the Y is on a mission to provide 7 million meals to 70,000 children. Read more on our blog and help spread the word on Twitter. Read more.
July 1, 2011
Greater Joliet Area YMCA
YMCA Teen Achievers Urged to Dream Big
Students from the Joliet Central City YMCA embark on a three-day college tour that takes them from Georgia to Alabama, where they experience college life and meet with Martin Luther King III. The Herald-News
July 1, 2011
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