Almost two years ago, my daughter questioned Santa’s magic, marking the end of an era for us. Now, with Halloween, another milestone looms. As kids grow older, the desire to...

Andrea Arbogast proudly serves as Executive Director of the Winter Park YMCA. She went to school at the University of Charleston in West Virginia and studied Business Administration and Communications,...

At the YMCA of Central Florida, we believe that movement is more than just exercise—it's a celebration of life, strength and connection. As we step into 2025, we are excited...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride partner with YMCA of Central Florida to launch Lions Pride Jr. youth soccer program ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2025) — Following...

MEDIA CONTACT: Carrie-Lynn Tumlin [email protected] 407-694-4614 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Southwest Orlando Jaycees, Orlando Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and the YMCA of Central Florida host 34th annual Arthur...

As the new year approaches, many of us reflect on our aspirations and set goals for personal and professional growth. Yet, without a clear plan, those goals often fade as...

In the 3+ years that I’ve shared these messages with you, we’ve covered quite a bit. I shared stories about family and friends and recounted countless experiences that I’ve witnessed...

Don’t worry, I’m NOT getting into politics. As a child of the 70’s, I learned from the great philosopher Linus in It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown that there “are...

The Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Scholarship is now accepting applications from BIPOC high school seniors in Central Florida. Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who demonstrate leadership, community service,...