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PRESS: Columbia North YMCA, Keystone First to Help North Philadelphia Children Get Healthy Through Hoops
Philadelphia, PA — Tuesday, 07/01/25 — The Columbia North YMCA (1400 N. Broad Street) and Keystone First are teaming up to bring the Healthy Hoops® program to North Philadelphia. Columbia North YMCA camp participants will learn how to adopt healthy lifestyles and manage chronic conditions through basketball, health workshops, and other fun activities. Children and their…
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PRESS: Rocky Run YMCA & Philadelphia Union Partner on the Pitch For Local Youth
Media, PA — Tuesday, 07/01/25 — The Rocky Run YMCA is excited to team up with the Philadelphia Union, one of Major League Soccer’s premier teams, to bring recreational play to Media. Union Rec is a recreational program that provides girls and boys with a fun, affordable, neighborhood soccer experience backed by professional design. Over the…
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PRESS: Greater Philadelphia YMCA Hosts Array of Local Celebrations In Honor of Juneteenth
Philadelphia, PA — Monday, 6/16/25 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is inviting area residents to join them for a day of family-friendly games, music, entertainment, and more in honor of Juneteenth at a number of branches across the Philadelphia area. Celebrations will be held at: The West Philadelphia YMCA (5120 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia) on Thursday, June 19th…
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PRESS: Greater Philadelphia YMCA Gymnast Honored with National YMCA Outstanding Athlete Award
Willow Grove, PA — Sunday, 06/01/25 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is proud to announce that Julianne Rudgunas, a dedicated member of its Willow Grove Twisters Gymnastics Team, has been selected to receive the prestigious 2025 Outstanding Athlete Award at the YMCA National Gymnastics Championship in Green Bay, WI. Presented annually by YMCA of the USA,…
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PRESS: Mount Laurel YMCA’s 52nd Annual Golf Classic Returns May 12th
Mount Laurel, NJ — Thursday, 05/01/25 — Local golfers are invited to tee off for a great cause at the Mount Laurel YMCA Annual Golf Classic, set for Monday, May 12, 2025, at the picturesque Laurel Creek Country Club. Each year, golfers and YMCA supporters from across South Jersey come together to raise critical funds for…
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PRESS: Join the Camden YMCA for a Day of Games, Wellness, and Prizes at Healthy Kids Day
Camden, NJ — Tuesday, 04/29/25 — Camden families are invited to the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day at Whitman Park (1551-53 Sayers Avenue, Camden, NJ) on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Rain location: Malandra Hall Community Center, 100 S. Merrimac Road, Camden, NJ.) Hosted by the Camden YMCA, in partnership with the…
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PRESS: Pennsburg’s Nolan McCloskey Recognized for Exemplary Character with Adolph Kiefer YMCA Award
Pennsburg, PA — Thursday, 4/10/25 — The Upper Pekiomen YMCA ("Upper Perk Y") is proud to announce that youth swim team member Nolan McCloskey has been selected for the prestigious Adolph Kiefer YMCA Youth Character Award. In partnership with the Adolph Kiefer family, YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) honors two exceptional individuals each year who exemplify…
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PRESS: Murdina Mission Named Eastern PA YMCA Coach of the Year
Phoenixville, PA — Wednesday, 4/9/25 — The Phoenixville YMCA is thrilled to announce that longtime gymnastics coach Murdina Misson has been named the Eastern PA YMCA Coach of the Year—a prestigious honor recognizing her nearly three decades of leadership, mentorship, and passion. For nearly 30 years, Murdina Misson has been the heart of the Phoenixville Y’s…
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