The YMCA of South Florida celebrated Black History Month with a reception at L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center. Guests learned about Black resistance in Fort Lauderdale throughout history from historian Derek Davis. Guests also heard from art collector David Horvitz…
The YMCA of South Florida is collecting supplies to help our YMCAs and communities on the West Coast of Florida impacted by Hurricane Ian. Please bring donated items to your local YMCA in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. SUPPLIES: Diapers, Flashlights…
This past Saturday, September 17, we had our first in-person Beach Ball fundraising event since the pandemic. It was inspiring to see how many business and community leaders that came out to support our water safety and drowning prevention initiative.Our…
We are pleased to announce that Tara Montenaro has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the YMCA of South Florida. In her new position, Tara will oversee operations, including all YMCA Family Centers, marketing and communications, and membership. Tara…
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…
