"In the grip of the coronavirus pandemic, the Y.M.C.A. has provided a lifeline to many vulnerable Americans. As the health crisis and its economic disruption eat away at the group’s revenues, the question is whether anyone will throw a lifeline to the rescuers."
Opens in a new window New York TimesJuly 24, 2020
Kevin Washington spoke with TIME's "Leadership Brief" about the Y's role during COVID-19, the successes of the past few months and the challenges ahead.
Opens in a new window TIMEJuly 19, 2020
Organizations like the Y that are providing food to children this summer have seen an increased need due to COVID-19.
Opens in a new window The New York TimesJuly 08, 2020
Kevin Washington spoke with Fox News to discuss the importance of summer camp, especially in the age of COVID.
Opens in a new window Fox NewsJune 30, 2020
As school districts consider reopening plans, and with just over half of parents telling pollsters they're comfortable with in-person school this fall, NPR looks at how YMCAs have provided safe child care throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and how education leaders should be discussing and drawing on these real-world child care experiences.
Opens in a new window NPRJune 24, 2020
While some camps have gone out of business or opted to remain closed for the season, the YMCA, a community nonprofit, is welcoming hundreds of thousands of children in the next three months. Its experiences with child care in the first wave of the pandemic serve as a model for what families might expect.
Opens in a new window Washington PostJune 22, 2020
Shawn Borzelleri, senior vice president of service delivery, program development, and innovation, Y-USA, discusses how the Y is adapting to a time without youth sports and how the Y is still serving children, families and communities.
Opens in a new window Front Office SportsJune 02, 2020
When students lost access to meals due to COVID-19, schools and community organizations like the Y worked to ensure no child was left hungry. That work comes at a price though.
Opens in a new window USA TodayMay 31, 2020
How a handful of Chicago-area nonprofits have turned their websites into crucial communication tools.
Opens in a new window Crain's Chicago BusinessMay 22, 2020
YMCA of the USA President and CEO Kevin Washington discusses what child care, summer camps could looks like as the pandemic continues.
Opens in a new window Fox NewsMay 18, 2020
Paul McEntire, YMCA of the USA's chief operating officer, joins TODAY with information for the millions of Americans are wondering if they’ll be able to send their kids to camp this summer, and whether they’ll be safe if they can.
Opens in a new window TODAYMay 18, 2020
Kevin Washington, CEO of YMCA of USA, discusses the congressional support needed to aid nonprofit organizations affected by Covid-19, including support for youth sports offerings that could be impacted this summer if Ys are closed.
Opens in a new window CNBCMay 11, 2020
YMCA of the USA President and CEO Kevin Washington discusses how Ys will reopen facilities safely and responsibly, and also the emergency services being provided by Ys to hundreds of communities across the U.S.
April 27, 2020
Amidst the continuing coronavirus pandemic, emergency operations are the top priority for the Y from coast to coast — but they are coming at a huge cost.
Opens in a new window ForbesApril 14, 2020
As confirmed cases in the United States of Coronavirus or COVID-19 rises above 500,000, emergency, essential and nonprofit workers like those at the YMCA of the USA are working on the ground to help.
Opens in a new window Yahoo! NewsApril 13, 2020
While COVID-19 continues to spread, nonprofit organizations like the Y continue to operate some of their most important programs, while calling for a federal stimulus package directed toward nonprofits.
Opens in a new window ABC NewsApril 03, 2020
The Y shares how it is striving to continue its mission, even when it had to close its door to visitors. The 'Stay With Us' campaign offers valuable lessons for working through the crisis.
Opens in a new window PR DailyApril 03, 2020
Y-USA's Stacey McDaniel explains how YMCAs across the country have adapted and collaborated to bring more meals to kids and families than ever before.
Opens in a new window Add Passion and StirApril 02, 2020
YMCAs across the country are responding to COVID-19 by offering child care to first responders, healthcare workers and other essential employees.
Opens in a new window TODAY.comMarch 28, 2020
Stay active with the classes you know and love from the YMCA. YMCA 360 is compatible with all devices from mobile to laptops, iOS or Android.
Opens in a new window Red TricycleMarch 23, 2020
As COVID-19 spreads, places like the Y are switching to online learning for everything from pilates to art classes.
Opens in a new window Good HousekeepingMarch 20, 2020
A new partnership between Lyft and the YMCA will provide free, one-year bikeshare memberships to thousands of young people associated with the Y.
Opens in a new window BicyclingJanuary 23, 2020
