Social Responsibility

Strengthening the Spirit of Our Community

Bringing the Easter message home to 800-plus local leaders on Good Thursday morning, Barry Black, 62nd Chaplain of the U.S. Senate and guest speaker for the 19th Annual YMCA of...

Youth Development

SAFE START SAVES CHILDREN’S LIVES

Here in Florida, kids are never far from a swimming pool, lake or beach, which makes water safety a key concern for parents, caregivers and others.   That’s why the...

Social Responsibility

Committed To Fragile Communities

Nearly every day around 3 p.m., staff at the South Orlando Y receieve a clear reminder of why their work is so important.   “As soon as school lets out at...

Social Responsibility

CHANGING LIVES. INSPIRING FUTURES

Last month I had the pleasure of meeting a bright, beautiful young lady who has overcome more tragedy and challenge than many of us will face in a lifetime. Only...

Social Responsibility

Our Annual Support Campaign: “Y” It Matters

As part of the Y’s commitment to social responsibility, more than 35,000 people − or one-third of our members − receive some sort of financial assistance. And with Central Florida’s...

Youth Development

Y LEADING THE WAY IN PREVENTION

We’ve all heard the saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And while the idea is hardly new, it’s certainly gaining new attention as America...