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Opens in a new window YMCA 175
In August 2019, the YMCA is celebrating 175 years of youth-led change with a global gathering in London—the birthplace of the Y!
Opens in a new window My Y Story. | Edmunds Brothers
Watch as NFL players the Edmunds brothers visit their hometown Danville Family YMCA to help teach some important water safety skills and share their own “My Y Story.”
News From the Y
August 6, 2019
Getting your workout in can be difficult when you have kids, but gyms that offer child care make it a little easier for parents to hit their fitness goals. What to Expect rounds up the best gyms with child care and includes the YMCA on their list.
July 18, 2019
Researchers are prescribing exercise as if it were a drug in a study that aims to see if it can prevent Alzheimer's disease.
July 2, 2019
Rachael Ray looks at the importance of the Y's Summer Food Program in keeping kids nourished and active and how Andrew Zimmern is helping spread the word.
June 6, 2019
In celebration of the Y's 175th birthday, the Y is encouraging everyone to participate in 175 minutes of volunteer service on June 8.
May 28, 2019
The Washington Post explores what to look for in infant swim lessons.
May 3, 2019
Experts, including YMCA of the USA's Lindsay Mondick, give swimming and safety recommendations to Good Housekeeping in order to keep families safe this summer.
