Chris Demetriou was promoted to Executive Director of the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA in July of 2020. Born in Long Island, NY, Chris started his Y career as a Wellness...

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...

As Chief Mission & Brand Advancement Officer for the YMCA of Central Florida, Daniel Saginario leads the nonprofit’s efforts to engage underserved communities, develop partnerships, grow volunteerism, empower advocates, strengthen...

Sonya “Coach” Crider has returned to her second hometown of Orlando to serve as the Executive Director of the Leonard & Marjorie Williams Family YMCA.  Crider prides herself in leaving...

Mr. Kevin Bolding is the President and CEO of the YMCA of Central Florida. Founded in 1885, the Y is one of the area’s largest nonprofits focused on strengthening communities...

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...

To unlock the full potential impact of the Y for good across our community, we must elevate and strengthen our philanthropic focus and community partnerships. To help accomplish this aim,...

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...

At the Oviedo YMCA, we’ve been proud to serve the community with a variety of programs, services, and amenities throughout the years. Because we want to ensure our members enjoy...