Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The Stonewall Riots marked the beginning of the Pride Movement in the United States (US). After facing continued harassment from local…
Pool parties, beach birthdays, boat days – water activities are a way of life in South Florida. Yet, accidental drowning is the leading cause of death among infants and small children in Florida, and Broward and Miami-Dade counties lead the…
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…
[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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
