Tall Guys Can’t Jump I was born in the nation’s capital but primarily raised in Lynchburg, VA. When I was nine, my mother moved us back “home” to Lynchburg, where...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2022 ORLANDO, Fla. – The YMCA of Central Florida, Southwest Orlando Jaycees and City of Orlando Martin Luther King Jr. Commission hosted the 31st Annual Arthur...

In the Footsteps of Giants I’ve worked for the YMCA for nearly 30 years now, and one of the most common questions I get about my introduction to the Y...

The Power of the Many Four months into our time here in Florida, my family continues to love the weather more each day, and we are enjoying the number of...

It’s All About Perspective After nearly 30 years in the Y serving communities from south Florida to southeast Michigan, I’ve learned to appreciate the unique characteristics of each community that...

The YMCA of Central Florida announced today that Pedro Nieves, the Quality Director, Missiles & Fire Control at Lockheed Martin Corporation, has joined our Metropolitan Board of Directors.  Mr. Nieves is an accomplished quality...

The YMCA of Central Florida announced today that Michael Mueller, CFO of Dr. P. Phillips Hospital Orlando Health, has joined our Metropolitan Board of Directors. Michael graduated from the University of Illinois...

The YMCA of Central Florida announced today that Dr. Kathryn Shuler, the Chief Academic Officer for Orange County Public Schools and long-time Y member, has joined our Metropolitan Board of Directors.  Pete Krzyzak,...

The YMCA of Central Florida is honored and humbled to learn that it was selected as one of 384 organizations to receive an unsolicited and incredibly generous donation from advocate...

The YMCA of Central Florida would like to thank Dr. P. Phillips Charities for the very generous grant award of $100,000. These grant dollars will support the Y’s long-term sustainability...