Sussex & Dover YMCA: Healthy Aging Fairs

All Seniors (65+) can visit any YMCA of Delaware location for free from 9/22 through 9/30 Rehoboth Beach, Delaware – The Sussex Family YMCA and Dover YMCA invite the community to celebrate healthy living at every age with upcoming Healthy Aging Fairs, part of the YMCA of Delaware’s statewide recognition of Healthy Aging Month this…

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Walnut St. YMCA 85th Anniversary Preview

Walnut Street YMCA Continues 85th Anniversary Celebration With Preview/Media Day Event September 22 Wilmington, DE – The Walnut Street YMCA, a cornerstone of the East Wilmington community since 1940, is celebrating its 85th Anniversary, a milestone occasion honoring more than eight decades of youth development, civic engagement, and community progress. To highlight this legacy of…

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Western Family Y Revitalizes Facilities

Western Family YMCA Revitalizes Facilities to Promote Health, Wellness & Community Connection Newark, Delaware — The Western Family YMCA is excited to announce a series of major facility improvements aimed at enhancing the member experience while advancing its mission to nurture youth potential, improve health and well-being, and strengthen community bonds in Newark. “We’re thrilled…

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Let’s Move Delaware 2025

YMCA OF DELAWARE ANNOUNCES RETURN OF STATEWIDE COMMUNITY WELLNESS MOVEMENT YMCA “Let’s Move Delaware” events will take place from September 14th through October 12th Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware is proud to announce the return of Let’s Move Delaware, a month-long community wellness initiative from September 14 through October 12, 2025. This statewide…

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Global Teens: Cultural Exchange In Peru

Wilmington, Delaware—From August 6 to 14, 2025, nineteen Delaware teens and ten adult chaperones participated in the YMCA of Delaware’s Global Teens program, traveling from Lima to Cusco, Peru, for an immersive cultural, educational, and service-learning experience. During the nine-day journey, teens led forums, participated in hands-on service projects, and delivered school supplies to underserved…

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DE Teens at YMCA Changemakers Summit

Wilmington, Delaware – Four remarkable teens from the YMCA of Delaware’s Youth In Government (YIG) program proudly represented the First State at the YMCA Changemakers Summit in Orlando, Florida, showcasing student-led solutions to community issues with innovation, compassion, and impact. Two Delaware-based teams were selected to attend the national YMCA Changemakers Summit, where high school…

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2025 Great Human Race 5K & International Food Festival

Community Celebration Set for September 14th at the Western Family YMCA Newark, Delaware –The Western Family YMCA invites the community to lace up their running shoes and bring their appetite for a day of fitness, flavor, and fun at the Fourth Annual Great Human Race 5K & International Food Festival on Sunday, September 14th. The…

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YMCA To Celebrate Juneteenth Statewide

All Locations Open to the Community for Free on June 19th Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware invites individuals and families across the state to celebrate freedom, unity, and progress during its statewide Juneteenth Celebration. On Thursday, June 19th, all YMCA of Delaware locations will be open to the community at no cost (excludes…

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YMCA Spotlights Global Teens Program

“An Evening of Global Impact” will raise funds for 2025 student service trip to Peru Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware invites the community to celebrate youth leadership and global citizenship at An Evening of Global Impact on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. This special evening will spotlight the YMCA’s Global Teens…

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The Y For All – Celebrating Juneteenth Together

At the Y, we celebrate this powerful moment in our nation’s history together and honor the enslaved individuals who suffered for so many years. As we remember, we encourage you to join us in taking social responsibility in our communities. We can be the change together and forge a brighter future for ourselves, our youth,…

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