ORLANDO, Fla. – (February 3, 2021) The YMCA of Central Florida announced today that Dr. Kathryn Shuler, the Chief Academic Officer for Orange County Public Schools and long-time Y member, has joined their...

ORLANDO, Fla. – (February 3, 2021) The YMCA of Central Florida announced today that Dan Wilcox, President and CEO of the nonprofit organization since 2014, will retire at the end...

One of the YMCA of Central Florida’s Areas of Impact is Healthy Living—and we know that nowadays, prioritizing our health is important to everyone. That’s why the Y has created the Better...

The Frank DeLuca YMCA will break ground today on the Sportsplex—a new expansion project! As an outdoor athletic venue, the Sportsplex will provide the YMCA with an opportunity to provide a...

Hosted by the YMCA of Central Florida, the Southwest Orlando Jaycees, and the City of Orlando’s Martin Luther King Commission, the annual Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast commemorates the legacies...

The YMCA of Central Florida is honored and humbled to learn that it was selected as one of 384 organizations to receive an unsolicited and incredibly generous donation from advocate...

The YMCA of Central Florida would like to thank Dr. P. Phillips Charities for the very generous grant award of $100,000. These grant dollars will support the Y’s long-term sustainability...

As summer fades into fall, the evenings get longer and colder—although not much colder here in Central Florida—and the time kids usually spend playing outside starts to lessen. If you’re...

Taking a break from our screens is an important part of living a healthier lifestyle. But lately we’ve all been searching for unplugged activities to keep kids, teens, and adults alike occupied.  As we explore...

We all know the importance of going outside and getting some fresh air, but did you know the mental and spiritual benefits of enjoying nature go far beyond being outdoors? Research...