“Are you well?” Have you been asked this question? How do you answer it? Is there an answer? Wellness can be different things for different people. It can be long...

(Orlando, Florida) – YMCA of Central Florida, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through programs that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, is pleased to announce that...

BLUE-EYED SOUL My stepfather, Richard (aka “Pops”), passed away last month and I was blessed to have been able to honor him at his homegoing service. He and I weren’t...

How many times have you heard (or used) the expression “Get Well Soon”? It’s perhaps the most common idiom used when acknowledging that someone is sick or injured. But there...

Jocelyn Boyd is the Executive Director of the South Orlando YMCA and Wayne Densch YMCA). Originally from Detroit, Jocelyn enjoys sports and played Division I Basketball on a full athletic...

As a nonprofit organization that is committed to connecting people with opportunities based on Christian values that strengthen spirit, mind, and body, the YMCA of Central Florida is pleased to...

Summer has officially arrived in Florida, which means it’s heating up outside. Please make certain that you are staying hydrated but also make certain you are monitoring your internal temperature....

There is nothing more iconic in summer than a backyard barbeque. Gather your friends and family around and enjoy everything from chicken to ribs, to burgers and hot dogs, and...

WE CAN DO HARD THINGS I’m a proud child of the 70s. Like most 70s babies, I have endless picture albums of the years that shaped me, and, in most...

Chrissy Hoffman serves as Executive Director of the Oviedo YMCA. Born in New Jersey and raised in Albany, New York, Chrissy has been in Florida since high school. An avid...