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Seattle YMCA Puts $18 Million Scott Gift to Work to Advance Equity & Justice for All in Transformative Community Programs and Services

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Friday, June 4, 2021
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The Y has put this gift to work immediately in helping to provide support to the community and to advance the work of the Ys Equity and Justice Center of Excellence .

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  • The Y has put this gift to work immediately in helping to provide support to the community and to advance the work of the Ys Equity and Justice Center of Excellence .
  • Our collective progress as a community is critical to disrupting oppressive systems and barriers that impede equity and justice for all.
  • With this generous gift, we are joining others in this work to transform the Y to be a producer of the next generation of equity and justice leaders.
  • The YMCA of Greater Seattle is the Northwests leading nonprofit organization strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Leslie's, Inc. Study Reveals Public Largely Unaware of Key Swim Safety Information

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Surf lifesaving, Hostels, YMCA, Lifeguard, Swim, Organizations, Public safety, Articles

"\nTo support bridging some of the knowledge gaps regarding swim safety, Leslie\'s is also announcing a three-year partnership with YMCA of the USA, dedicated to water-safety education.

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  • "\nTo support bridging some of the knowledge gaps regarding swim safety, Leslie\'s is also announcing a three-year partnership with YMCA of the USA, dedicated to water-safety education.
  • The partnership includes expanding access to swim lessons, lifeguard training and increased water-safety program instruction at local YMCAs.
  • We deliver the right products and services for all your pool and spa needs so you can spend more time enjoying swim season.
  • For more information, visit https://lesliespool.com/ .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leslies-inc-study-reveals-public...\n'

Armed Services YMCA Celebrates National Military Appreciation Month and 160 Years of Helping Military Families

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Human activities, Hostels, YMCA, Volunteering, Organizations, Human behavior

b'WOODBRIDGE, Va., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --For the past 160 years, The Armed Services YMCA ( ASYMCA ) has remained a constant in the lives of military families: on the home front and during deployment, when transitioning between bases, and in times of conflict and peace.\nThe oldest military support organization in the U.S., the ASYMCA has been Strengthening Our Military Family since 1861.

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  • b'WOODBRIDGE, Va., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --For the past 160 years, The Armed Services YMCA ( ASYMCA ) has remained a constant in the lives of military families: on the home front and during deployment, when transitioning between bases, and in times of conflict and peace.\nThe oldest military support organization in the U.S., the ASYMCA has been Strengthening Our Military Family since 1861.
  • Just since last March, the Armed Services YMCA has delivered more than 2M pounds of food and helped more than 38,000 military families in response to the pandemic and the economic turmoil it has caused," Vice Admiral William French, USN (Ret.
  • ), CEO of ASYMCA explains.\nThe proud heritage of the ASYMCA began during the Civil War when dedicated YMCA volunteers provided relief and comfort to sick and wounded soldiers.
  • News of these selfless and courageous actions spread quickly, and the number of volunteers increased dramatically.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle Makes Additions to Leadership Team

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Hostels, YMCA, Seattle, Organizations, Puget Sound region

b'Seattle, Washington, May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEATTLE, WA \xe2\x80\x93 The YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) is pleased to announce the addition of two new leaders to the Senior Leadership Team: Chief Financial Officer Darrell Powell and Chief Development Officer Norma Fuentes.

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  • b'Seattle, Washington, May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEATTLE, WA \xe2\x80\x93 The YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) is pleased to announce the addition of two new leaders to the Senior Leadership Team: Chief Financial Officer Darrell Powell and Chief Development Officer Norma Fuentes.
  • Fuentes brings considerable experience as a thought leader in philanthropy, most recently holding the position of Managing Director of Philanthropy for Seattle Foundation.\nBoth leaders will take their roles in early May.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThese new additions strengthen our leadership team and position us for recovery and sustainment.
  • I\xe2\x80\x99m looking forward to how far we can carry our mission with the expertise and contributions of these two great leaders,\xe2\x80\x9d said Loria Yeadon, President & CEO of the YMCA of Greater Seattle.\nNorma will take the helm of the Y\xe2\x80\x99s Financial Development team.
  • Visit seattleymca.org.\nFor more information about the YMCA of Greater Seattle, email\xc2\[email protected]\n'

YMCA and United Way to Partner on Summer Serve to Benefit Frederick County Youth

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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b'FREDERICK, Md., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The YMCA of Frederick County will be partnering with the United Way of Frederick County to offer Summer Serve, a summer camp providing Frederick County youth (age 12-17) the opportunity to learn, grow and help their community thrive!\n"Summer Serve is a remarkable tradition of educating our community\'s youth about life-enriching opportunities to help those in need in Frederick County," said Ken Oldham, CEO of United Way of Frederick County, "and we can think of no better partner than YMCA, provided their long history of youth development activities and service to others, to help carry on that tradition.

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  • b'FREDERICK, Md., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The YMCA of Frederick County will be partnering with the United Way of Frederick County to offer Summer Serve, a summer camp providing Frederick County youth (age 12-17) the opportunity to learn, grow and help their community thrive!\n"Summer Serve is a remarkable tradition of educating our community\'s youth about life-enriching opportunities to help those in need in Frederick County," said Ken Oldham, CEO of United Way of Frederick County, "and we can think of no better partner than YMCA, provided their long history of youth development activities and service to others, to help carry on that tradition.
  • Summer Serve participants learn about different areas of need in Frederick County through hands-on experience while working on service projects at various local nonprofits.
  • )\n"The YMCA is excited about this partnership, said Bates, and we look forward to continuing the Summer Serve legacy while expanding the program so more youth can have a positive impact on our Frederick County community.
  • "\nAll Summer Serve participants have the opportunity to apply for Leadership Week at the end of the summer.

YMCA of the Rockies Awarded National Sustainability Grant

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
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b'ESTES PARK, Colo., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating Earth Day in Colorado, YMCA of the Rockies today announced new sustainability initiatives after receiving the2020-2021 Youth-Led Solutions Seed Grant by the YMCA of the USA.

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  • b'ESTES PARK, Colo., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating Earth Day in Colorado, YMCA of the Rockies today announced new sustainability initiatives after receiving the2020-2021 Youth-Led Solutions Seed Grant by the YMCA of the USA.
  • "We are honored to have the support of the YMCA of the USA to achieve our goal of becoming a more sustainable operation.
  • To learn more about YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch, visit www.ymcarockies.org and www.snowmountainranch.org .
  • Follow YMCA of the Rockies on Instagram at @ymcarockies .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ymca-of-the-rockies-awarded-nati...\n'

Long-awaited South County Family YMCA in Urbana to Open in April

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
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The South County Family YMCA will be offering summer camps at the new branch, beginning the week of June 21 and registration has already opened.

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  • The South County Family YMCA will be offering summer camps at the new branch, beginning the week of June 21 and registration has already opened.
  • Programs such as swim lessons and youth sports will begin the week of April 25 with the YMCA of Frederick County's Spring II session and registration for those programs begin April 5 for members.
  • Members of the YMCA of Frederick County have access to both facilities, the Downtown Y and the South County Family Y, as well as discounts on programs offered at their ancillary locations including the Green Valley Child Care Center, Camp West Mar, Y Arts Center, and the Y Gymnastics Warehouse.
  • Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

YMCA of Northern Alberta launches Month of Giving– and needs your help in raising $100,000 for your community

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Hostels, YMCA, Alberta, Edmonton, Geography of Canada, Organizations, Subdivisions of Canada

EDMONTON, Alberta, March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mayor Don Iveson has officially proclaimed March 2021 as YMCA Month of Giving, as YMCA of Northern Alberta has launched a month-long fundraising campaign, YMCA Month of Giving, presented by Flaman, with a goal of raising $100,000.

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mayor Don Iveson has officially proclaimed March 2021 as YMCA Month of Giving, as YMCA of Northern Alberta has launched a month-long fundraising campaign, YMCA Month of Giving, presented by Flaman, with a goal of raising $100,000.
  • For 114 years, YMCA of Northern Alberta has transformed your neighborhood into a community.
  • Our communities continue to feel the impacts of the past year, said Nick Parkinson, President and CEO, YMCA of Northern Alberta.
  • Donate to the YMCA and add your photo to their Community Mosaic- a digital visual of the power of community.

Groundbreaking Partnership: Local YMCAs Bringing Their Classes Online to a Global Audience Across 74 Countries for the First Time

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, a coalition of YMCA associations is bringing their local fitness and wellness classes online on BurnAlong to stay connected to their members at home and reach a global audience.

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  • BALTIMORE, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, a coalition of YMCA associations is bringing their local fitness and wellness classes online on BurnAlong to stay connected to their members at home and reach a global audience.
  • This has led to a national movement of YMCAs partnering with BurnAlong to stay connected to existing members and attract new members.
  • The YMCA "Y Wellness My Way" classes officially launched today on February 24th.
  • People can take classes alone or live with others where they can see and hear each other for added social motivation.

Balfour Beatty Joint Venture Partners with Healthcare Foundation of Wilson and Wilson Family YMCA to Provide Construction After School Program and New YMCA Facility

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Monday, January 25, 2021
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Balfour Beatty, in joint venture with Holt Brothers, is partnering with Healthcare Foundation of Wilson and the Wilson Family YMCA to create a Construction Academy afterschool program for middle school students, and to deliver a YMCA facility for the new Wilson Middle School After School (MSAS) programs.

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  • Balfour Beatty, in joint venture with Holt Brothers, is partnering with Healthcare Foundation of Wilson and the Wilson Family YMCA to create a Construction Academy afterschool program for middle school students, and to deliver a YMCA facility for the new Wilson Middle School After School (MSAS) programs.
  • The new Construction Academy program and dynamic shared-space YMCA facility will provide unique opportunities for youth to build brighter futures in Wilson County.
  • The MSAS Construction Academy program will consist of an 18-month curriculum for middle school students that will explore the construction industry alongside Balfour Beatty and Holt Brothers team members.
  • The Wilson Family YMCA and Healthcare Foundation of Wilson have a shared commitment to build a brighter future for all of Wilson's middle school students, said Kathie Davis, executive director of the Wilson Family YMCA.