Reunite with your Community
Wow! It’s hard to believe our YMCA buildings have been closed since March 16. As you’ve heard from us over the last several months, our doors are closed but our mission has continued. Thank you to…
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Jul 15, 2020
A Message from Phil Carter
Dear YMCA staff and members,
I am announcing my retirement from the YMCA, after 35 years of service. July 10 will be my final day. My YMCA career has been an amazing and wonderful journey!
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Jul 7, 2020
Advancing Equity In Our Communities
Our hearts and our prayers extend to the families of so many who have lost loved ones to acts of racism. We affirm unequivocally that all Black lives matter. As members of this community, we stand…
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Jun 19, 2020
A Call to Denounce Racism
As a YMCA family, we are heartbroken at the avoidable, needless and tragic deaths of African-American men, women and trans identified individuals across our nation. Our hearts are filled with pain,…
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Jun 2, 2020
How to Teach Kids Practical Skills During the COVID-19 Pandemic
School may be out due to the current health crisis, but there’s still a lot that kids can learn when they’re at home. Now is the perfect time to help your child learn practical life skills that they…
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May 17, 2020
How to Cultivate Emotional Resilience
On a normal Saturday afternoon in 2018, after their regular practice, the Wild Boars soccer team in northern Thailand decided to spend an hour exploring a nearby cave. One of their teammates was…
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May 4, 2020