Stay Connected with Your Y
Location
Topics
228 Results
Building a Life, One Y at a Time: Michelle McKeown
Twenty years ago, Michelle left Philadelphia, the only home she'd ever known, and moved to Bucks County with three small children. The close family and friends she used to see daily were suddenly more than an hour away, and loneliness set in fast. That changed in 2005, when she joined the Y."So much of what…
Read More : Building a Life, One Y at a Time: Michelle McKeown
At Home in the Water: Aidan Milligan
Aidan Milligan has loved the water since he was a baby. His mom, Helen (an aquatic therapist) recognized it early. "Learning to swim has been the door for him. The door for everything."Aidan swam competitively from age eight through high school, then went on to serve as manager for the Villanova University Women's Swim Team…
Read More : At Home in the Water: Aidan Milligan
Veterans Working Together: Joe Brown
Joe Brown walked past the Fitness Center every day for two years. As an army veteran, he'd come to the Y religiously but stuck to what brought him through the door — the ping pong table.Then one day, Joe noticed staff setting up for a veterans meeting. His curiosity lead him to talk with the…
Read More : Veterans Working Together: Joe Brown
Finding His Place: Kal'El Santiago
De Lorbiecki Santiago and her family moved to the Philadelphia area from Tennessee so her son, Kal'El, could receive specialized medical care at CHOP. Kal'El was born with Hirschsprung's disease, a birth defect that impacts the intestines. After several moves and long stretches of travel for treatment, CHOP became the reason the family finally put…
Read More : Finding His Place: Kal'El Santiago
Healing Through Social Connections: Alice Prichett
About ten years ago, Alice survived a traumatic brain injury that took a significant toll on her memory, and on her ability to connect with others. She found herself avoiding people entirely, sometimes going weeks without leaving her home. "I began to hate people. I avoided them as much as possible."With the support of her…
Read More : Healing Through Social Connections: Alice Prichett
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…
Read More : PRESS: Greater Philadelphia YMCA Gets Ready for Annual Gobble Wobble 5K
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…
Read More : PRESS: Regain Your Strength With the Help of the Y
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…
Read More : PRESS: Flyers and Gritty Bring Hockey to YMCA Camps