Honoring Fathers – a Longtime YMCA Tradition
More than 110 years ago, Sonora Louis Smart Dodd aspired to create a holiday to honor fathers. Dodd, the daughter of a single father and Civil War veteran, was inspired by a Mother’s Day sermon and wondered why there was…
YMCA RECEIVES GRANT FROM UNITED WAY OF COLLIER AND THE KEYS FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
[MONROE COUNTY, June 17, 2021] – The YMCA of South Florida received a $4,500 Community Investment Grant from the United Way of Collier and the Keys to support financial assistance for children in afterschool programming for 2021-2022 school year. With…
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES FOR OVER 175 YEARS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE Y ON FOUNDERS’ DAY – JUNE 6
On June 6, the YMCA marks 177 years as a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through programs and services designed to foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Here are five past notable events and achievements that demonstrate the…
Kick Up The Fun With Soccer For Kids At The Y!
Soccer for kids offers a wealth of benefits for the kids who play as well as the entire family. The YMCA youth soccer league aligns with our overarching mission to create programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body…
New Decade, New You – Start Something New at the Y
The close of 2019 marks the close of a decade, and, with the right gym membership, it can mark the start of a new you! Your choice to amp up your fitness is a good one. Even as our lives…
Yogi’s Guide To Choosing The Right Yoga Exercise Class
Getting healthy is top of mind this time of year. As we attempt to detox from the sweets and excesses that we often consume during the holiday season, popping into a yoga exercise class can be the solution to our…
Finding the Best South Florida Gym That Fits Your Schedule
If you’re in the market for a new workout facility, you may be on the hunt for the best South Florida gym near your home. A gym that’s close to your house may be convenient if you’re simply a weekend…
Can Youth Sports Improve My Child’s Life?
Youth sports aren’t just a way to keep your child busy for a few hours after school. It’s been proven that children who play sports, like youth basketball, soccer, or volleyball, reap additional life-long benefits that can improve family life…
New Hallandale Beach YMCA Family Center
Wondering if you should get a YMCA membership in South Florida? Well, let us tell you about one big, shiny, brand-new reason you should sign up today! The beautiful Hallandale Beach YMCA Family Center is now open and this new…
