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PRESS: West Philadelphia YMCA and Barbers Who Care Help Kids “Shape Up” for Back to School
West Philadelphia, PA — August 11, 2026 — The West Philadelphia YMCA (located at 5120 Chestnut Street) is inviting local families to join them Sunday, August 23th from 10am to 3pm for their annual Back to School event. The event features free school supplies, an afternoon of fun, free health screenings via an on-site mobile…
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PRESS: Veterans Wellness Returns This Fall
PHILADELPHIA, PA — August 10, 2026 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA announced that registration is open for the fall session of its Veterans Wellness Program, a free 12-week program designed to help local veterans and their families reconnect with their health through fitness, community, and wellness resources. The new session begins the week of September…
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PRESS: Greater Philadelphia YMCA Gets Ready for Annual Gobble Wobble 5K
Abington, Haverford, Philadelphia & Royersford, PA — August 6, 2026 —The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is kicking off Thanksgiving in a fun, healthy way with its annual Gobble Wobble 5K Run and Walk. Originally founded in Abington, the race has expanded to four YMCA locations, drawing nearly 6,000 participants in 2025. Proceeds support the YMCA’s Annual…
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PRESS: Regain Your Strength With the Help of the Y
Philadelphia, PA — July 31, 2026 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA announced that registration is open for the fall session of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a free, research-based physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health. The new session begins the week of September 14, 2026, with registration…
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PRESS: Flyers and Gritty Bring Hockey to YMCA Camps
PHILADELPHIA — July 20, 2026 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is teaming up with the Philadelphia Flyers this summer to bring the Flyers Hooked on Hockey program to campers across the region. Led by Flyers Alumni and the Flyers Community Relations team, the program delivers the excitement of street hockey directly to elementary-aged campers through…
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PRESS: Boyertown Teens Bring Big Idea to National YMCA Summit
Boyertown, PA — July 14, 2026 — The Boyertown YMCA is excited to welcome home local high school students Anna John and Isabella Thornton of Boyertown Area Senior High School, who participated in the 2026 YMCA Changemakers Summit June 16–18 in Charlotte, NC. Anna and Isabella were two of 80 students selected from a national pool…
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PRESS: Next Generation of Philadelphia Leaders Take Over City Hall on June 17th
Philadelphia, PA — June 12, 2026 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA (The GPY) will bring 75 to 100 students to Philadelphia City Hall on June 17, 2026, for a full-day City Government Youth Summit, hosted in partnership with the Mayor’s Office, and Philadelphia City Council. Running from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the event will…
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PRESS: Free YMCA Memberships Coming to 250 Philadelphia Summer Block Parties
Philadelphia, PA — June 10, 2026 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA (the Y) is proud to partner with the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia250, a program of the Philadelphia Visitor Center, on Block Party Bonanza, a citywide initiative that ensures the celebrations for our nation’s 250th anniversary spill into every neighborhood. Presented by Comcast NBCUniversal,…
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