Press Releases

Phoenixville, PA - September 29, 2026 - The Phoenixville YMCA will host the Fitter and Faster Swim Camp on Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, bringing Olympic gold medalists Bobby Finke and Nick Thoman to the pool deck alongside former Phoenixville YMCA

Media, PA — September 10, 2026 — The Rocky Run YMCA will kick off its fall youth soccer league season on Saturday, September 12, with a special MLS GO kickoff event featuring the Philadelphia Union.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — August 31, 2026 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA’s NextGen Leadership Program has awarded a combined $207,000 in scholarships to 19 exceptional young people from Philadelphia, Montgomery and Burlington counties, helping them take the next step t

PHILADELPHIA, PA — August 24, 2026 — This summer, while many teens were off the clock, 40 Philadelphia-area students (ages 15–19) developed the skills, connections, and confidence to launch their careers.

PENNSBURG, PA — August 21, 2026 — The Upper Perkiomen YMCA has been named the 2026 Non-Profit of the Year by the Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Chester, PA — August 12, 2026 — Subaru of America, Inc.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — August 12, 2026 — State Senator Joe Picozzi and Representative Martina White today joined leaders from the Greater Philadelphia YMCA to announce a $75,000 state grant that will fund a significant renovation of the women’s locker room at the Nor

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.

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 thr

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.

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 ph

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.