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PRESS: Historic Pocono Camp Awarded Grant to Bring Outdoor Learning to Delaware Valley Elementary Students
Dingmans Ferry, PA — Monday, 12/01/25 — Camp Speers YMCA has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the Robert H. Spitz Foundation, administered by Scranton Area Community Foundation. The grant will fund outdoor environmental education for local elementary schoolchildren onsite at the historic sleepaway camp. The Robert H. Spitz Foundation supports programs that break the cycle…
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PRESS: Greater Philadelphia YMCA Hosts Annual Gobble Wobble 5K
Abington, Haverford, Philadelphia & Royersford, PA — Saturday, 11/01/25 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is celebrating 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, with more than 5,000 participants already registered this year. Proceeds support the…
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PRESS: Free Soccer Jamboree Brings Community Together in Camden as World Cup 2026 Approaches
Camden, NJ — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA and the US Soccer Foundation invite the public to join their post-season fall jamboree at Whitman Park in Camden, NJ, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 3:30pm – 5:30pm. Community partners, including The Campbell’s Company, Leap Academy and Better Tomorrows will also be in attendance. Guests will enjoy snacks,…
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PRESS: New Soccer Mini-Pitch Kicks Off at Roxborough YMCA Thanks to US Soccer Foundation and MetLife Foundation
Roxborough, PA — Wednesday, 10/01/25 — The Roxborough YMCA is inviting the public to help celebrate the opening of its new soccer mini-pitch, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 3:30 – 5:30pm. The mini-pitch was made possible through an in-kind donation from the US Soccer Foundation, with funding provided by MetLife Foundation. The Roxborough YMCA will host…
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PRESS: Greater Philadelphia YMCA Program Helps Veterans Rebuild Health After Military Service
Royersford, PA — Monday 09/01/25 — The Ambler, Haverford and Spring Valley YMCAs are calling on local veterans to apply for their free Veterans Wellness Program. The program runs September 22nd through December 12, 2025, and is designed around holistic well-being, with both physical and mental health components. Participants will meet twice weekly, focusing on…
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PRESS: Greater Philadelphia YMCA Gears Up for Annual Gobble Wobble 5K
Abington, Haverford, Philadelphia & Royersford, PA — Friday, 08/01/25 — 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 more than 4,800 participants in 2024. Proceeds support the YMCA’s…
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PRESS: West Philadelphia Y and Barbers Who Care Help Kids “Shape Up” for Back to School
West Philadelphia, PA — Friday, 08/01/25 — The West Philadelphia YMCA (located at 5120 Chestnut Street) is inviting local families to join them Sunday, August 24th from 10am to 3pm for their annual Back to School event. The event features school supplies, an afternoon of fun, and free haircuts courtesy of Barbers Who Care, a…
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PRESS: Subaru & Philadelphia Union Take Camden Y Kids on a Major League Adventure
Chester, PA and Camden, NJ — Friday, 08/01/25 — Subaru of America, Inc. and the Philadelphia Union are giving Camden youngsters a taste of the big leagues, as they host the Camden YMCA on Friday, August 15, in Chester, PA. This event will cap off the Camden YMCA’s popular “Adventure Camp,” where youth venture on…
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