Social Responsibility
We’re Here to Help You Weather Any Storm
At the Y, the safety of all in our care is of the utmost importance. As hurricane season is now underway, we’ll be taking the necessary precautions to ensure our...
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Social Responsibility
Offering Food Distribution for Neighbors in Need at South Orlando YMCA
On Saturday, August 15, the Y hosted a food distribution at the South Orlando Y to help our community. Thanks to our generous partners at Simply Fresh and Farmers to...
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Wildflower
We have a bird feeder hanging from the soffit just above a window on the front of our house. It’s a simple, two-sided wooden feeder that I bought online when...
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Drawing Your Family’s Heart Back to Center
Research shows that children thrive on structure and consistency, both of which help build trust between a child and their caregiver(s). Little ones like to know that they’re going to...
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Dry-land Swim Techniques You Can Practice at Home
Our YMCA Aquatics team has put together dry-land home activities—no pool required! These home activities help to develop good form and build stamina. When the skill has been mastered on...
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How Does an Anxious Soul Find Peace?
John Kimball, Lead Pastor of Palmwood Church and a Guest Contributor for the YMCA of Central Florida Shalom. It’s a beautiful word. Most people know it means “peace.” But this wonderful...
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Family Enrichment Activities
If you have children at home, take advantage of a variety of enrichment activities you can do together! With resources like the Central Florida Zoo’s “Zoo to You” program, Kids...
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Back-to-School Military Appreciation Event
On August 3, we honored our local military families with a special Military Appreciation Back-to-School Bash at the Osceola County YMCA Family Center, Titusville YMCA Family Center, and Frank Deluca...
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Hurricane Dorian Relief Effort: Two Ways to Help
The devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas has left thousands of Bahamians without homes, food, water, and basic supplies. Here at the YMCA of Central Florida, one of...
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Be a Good Steward in 2019
Chad Garmon, Executive Director of Christian Initiatives & Community Partnerships What do you think when you hear the word, “stewardship?” Many times, this word is associated with donation requests, but...