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The Adolph Kiefer YMCA Youth Character Award is awarded annually to two competitive swim athletes strong in character, academics and community service.

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is excited to partner with General Motors (GM) to enhance STEM education opportunities in rural communities across the country.

YMCA of the USA is excited to expand its collaboration with DaVita to advance chronic disease education and prevention for individuals and families.

Chicago, April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, April 29, YMCA locations across the country will be taking part in the Y’s Healthy Kids Day®,  the Y’s nationwide initiative to help build...

Greensboro, NC, March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the nearly 2,600 YMCAs across the country, is proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of...

Chicago, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the nearly 2,600 Ys across the country, is pleased to announce the addition of seven new members...

Chicago, Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research shows that playing sports can have lasting social, emotional and physical benefits, but youth participation is on the decline. A new partnership...

Chicago, IL, July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The YMCA National Long Course Swimming Championship wrapped up Saturday at the Greensboro Aquatics Center in Greensboro, N.C. Since its debut in 1986,...

CHICAGO, IL, June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The YMCA National Gymnastics Championship and Invitational wrapped up Sunday at the Glass City Center in Toledo, Ohio. Since its debut in 1938, this...

CHICAGO, IL, April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The YMCA will celebrate three decades of Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 30. Sponsored by Howard Johnson® by Wyndham, the Y’s Healthy Kids Day is...