Watch as Pastor Chad Garmon, Executive Director of Christian Initiatives, joined by his family, as he delivers a a special message about the story of the Holy Week. If you...

As we begin the month of March, many Christians worldwide will enter into a time of remembrance of the events leading up to Resurrection Sunday called Lent. This 40 day...

A timeline of milestones by African-Americans in the YMCA 1850 – 1900 The first YMCA created by the black community began less than two years after Thomas Sullivan bought the...

“The doctor would like to see you in the consultation area.” Hearing those words at Florida Hospital Orlando made my stomach drop. My husband, Gary, had been in for a...

Watch as Pastor Chad Garmon, Vice President of Community Engagement & Christian Initiatives, delivers a message about the reason for the season! Whoever wants to become great among you must...

If you’ve ever traveled to another country where your native language isn’t spoken, you may have experienced the feeling of insecurity as you struggled to communicate with others. The foundation of...

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! While the turkey is no doubt the star of the show, don’t count out your side dishes. Sides can add a lot to a...

Whether your child is excited to have extra sweets at home, looking forward to visiting with friends and neighbors, or excited to dress up as their favorite character, there’s no...

As this year’s National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we can’t forget the flavors from around the world that, together, influence Latin and Hispanic cuisine. Before I dive...

The 20th anniversary of September 11 is a milestone for the families, friends, and colleagues of the nearly 3,000 loved ones lost on that day. To many, is a day...