Kalese, her mom and two sisters were homeless in 2013, struggling to eat, find shelter, stay in school – all the things that most people take for granted. And the phrase that Kalese...

For the 18th year in a row, the YMCA of Central Florida has joined forces with the Samaritan’s Purse in support of Operation Christmas Child, an annual gift-filled shoe box drive...

Few things feel better than helping kids in need. Just ask the thousands of Y members, staff and volunteers who joined together to support Operation Christmas Child, an international mission...

With the Y of Central Florida’s 2013-14 Annual Support Campaign gearing up, we’ve set a goal to raise $3.2 million to help improve the lives of more than 90,000 children,...

Each day, more than 30,000 people walk through the doors of YMCA facilities serving more than 100 neighborhoods across Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Brevard and Marion counties. They’re visiting 27...

During November the Y is honoring the sacrifice of local veterans and their families by saying thank you and supporting their health and wellness. Starting Veterans Day, Nov. 11, through...

Coinciding with the 12th anniversary of 9/11, the Y of Central Florida was pleased to recently launch a new initiative to improve the health and well-being of more than 16,000 area...

When it comes to good health, what we eat is just as important as how often we exercise. That’s why the Y is in the diet and nutrition business. And...

Few things make us feel as good about ourselves as when we take the time to help someone else. At the Y, we see the sense of satisfaction in our...

Why the Downtown Orlando YMCA’s Heroes Salute and First Responders Program is Important in So Many Ways Today, as we remember the tragic events of Sept. 11, it’s important that...