Youth Development
23,900 Kids Smarter, Healthier And Ready For School
From reading great books and sailing in the Keys to racing rockets and exploring careers, more than 23,900 kids enjoyed a jam-packed summer of fun, growth and learning at the...
Healthy Living
Welcome to “Futsal”
DID YOU KNOW?: The sport of Futsal was created by YMCAs in South America in the 1930’s and1940’s. Futsal is a 5-on-5 version of soccer that is played indoors...
Youth Development
YMCA Partners with Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children to Promote Safe Start Infant Water Survival Program
Drowning is the No. 1 killer of children under age 5 in Florida. It only takes a few minutes for a child to drown or sustain serious, life-altering injuries. Children,...
Social Responsibility
Dr. Phillips Charities: Impact That Makes a Difference
In 41 years of nonprofit leadership, I can safely say that no other philanthropic benefactor has ever had a deeper impact on a community than Dr. Phillips Charities. As its...
Press Releases
YMCA Of Central Florida Receives $4.2 Millions Gift From Dr. Phillips Charities
Orlando, Fla., Aug. 25, 2014 – The YMCA of Central Florida today announced that it has received a $4.2 million gift from Dr. Phillips Charities to help expand its mission...
Press Releases
YMCA Joins Forces With Obesity Action Coalition
Your Weight Matters Healthy Living EXPO scheduled for Sept. 27 Orlando, Fla. – Aug. 17, 2014. The YMCA of Central Florida and the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) are proud to...
Youth Development
YMCA and United Way Team Up to Help Teens Access College
To make the college application process less daunting for teens and families, the Y of Central Florida and Heart of Florida United Way have teamed up to launch the “Going...
Updates & Events
Winding Down a Wonderful 41-Year Career with the Y
(Presented during Aug. 28 YMCA Metro Board Meeting) Dear Y Friends and Family,After careful thought and deliberation, I’ve decided to retire at the end of the year. My wife,...
Healthy Living
World Cup Challenge: “Eat a Healthier Lunch”
Instead of hitting the drive-through for lunch, plan ahead and prepare your own lunch. When you make it yourself, you control what goes your meal. Eating out often means getting...
Updates & Events
Expanding Our Mission
At the Y, we often talk about “mission.” And as with any worthwhile mission, the goal is to impact as many people in a positive way as possible. At the...