Family Centers

Frank DeLuca YMCA Groundbreaking

After five years of big dreams, hard work and incredible fundraising, construction has begun on the new Frank DeLuca YMCA Family Center in Ocala. More than 325 people turned out...

Social Responsibility

A Place That Shows Youth the Other Side of Life

Central Florida is fortunate to have many great youth organizations, but it’s only at the Y – as the crossroads of our community – that at-risk youth get to experience...

Social Responsibility

Honoring Selfless Community Spirits

In October, we honored Barbara Roper and her late husband Bert for their incredible generosity in establishing the Roper YMCA Family Center in Winter Garden. It was also a chance...

Social Responsibility

A Legacy of Sustainability and Social Responsibility

When we talk about Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility, nothing highlights the heart of the Y’s mission better than our 11 Outreach Ys. The fact is, not all...