Wilmington, DE– The YMCA of Delaware is pleased to announce Tamisha Hopkins as the new YMCA Executive Director at the Middletown Family YMCA. Tamisha has worked for the YMCA of Delaware since September 2014, serving in many roles including Senior Membership Director at the Bear Y and most recently as the Sussex Family YMCA Executive…
5 Tips for Choosing a Fun-Filled, Safe Summer Camp
Delaware – Summer is just around the corner which means it is time to start thinking about how kids will spend their break. Camp experiences are an exciting part of childhood and can lead to positive growth but, they can also cause worry as parents think about how to keep their kids safe. With lots…
Black History Month and Its Roots With the YMCA
Black History Month has roots associated with the YMCA. In 1915, Carter G. Woodson, a University of Chicago alumnus, arrived in Chicago to attend a national celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of emancipation sponsored by the state of Illinois. Inspired by this three-week celebration where thousands of African Americans had traveled from across the…
YMCA of Delaware Branches Host Fall Festivals in October
Safe, Socially Distant Activities For Everyone! Wilmington, DE- Don’t miss out on the fun when YMCA of Delaware locations in all three counties host Fall Festivals the last week in October. Events vary by location and include a variety of family-friendly, safe and socially distant activities such as outdoor trunk or treats, costume parades, Halloween…
YMCA to Host Advocacy Day at Legislative Hall
Dover, DE- “Y not be Healthy” will be the theme of the day when staff, members, and volunteers of the YMCA of Delaware converge on the state capitol Tuesday, March 26, for Advocacy Day 2019 with an 11:00 a.m. kick-off in the second floor House Hearing Room. President and CEO, Deborah Bagatta-Bowles will lead the…
Central YMCA to Host Major “Fun” Raiser
On behalf of the YMCA of Delaware’s annual campaign, the Central YMCA invites the public to attend an evening called SIP. SAMPLE. SUPPORT. on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The YMCA fundraising event will feature music, dancing, wine, beer, and food tasting, along with a silent auction. Some of the many silent auction…
The YMCA of Delaware Announces the 2019 Annual Campaign
Wilmington, Delaware, March 11, 2019 – The YMCA of Delaware is launching its annual campaign to help ensure people throughout Delaware have access to the YMCA, its community programs, and valuable resources. Every day, the YMCA of Delaware plays a vital role in supporting various community needs including early childhood education, healthy weight, diabetes prevention,…
Press Release – THE SUSSEX FAMILY YMCA HOSTS 2nd ANNUAL BOWL FOR KIDS EVENT
Join the Fun on Sunday, January 27, 2019 Lewes, Delaware – The Sussex Family YMCA invites the community to its 2nd Annual Bowl for Kids event on Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 11:00 am- 5:00 pm at Lefty’s Alley and Eats. This family friendly event has a goal of raising $10,000, which supports the Y’s…
WDEL News: Brandywine YMCA unveils fruits of $5M renovation
By: Kevin Hayes January 13, 2019 Just over a year-and-a-half and $5.5 million later, there is more to be excited about, just off Concord Pike. “We’re celebrating the completion of our expansion project. We’ve added 19,000 sq. ft. on top of a building that was built in 1966, so this is going to allow us…
BRANDYWINE YMCA CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF EXPANSION PROJECT WITH GRAND OPENING EVENT
New Facility Offers A Better Opportunity To Serve The Local Community Wilmington, Delaware, January 12, 2019 – Today, the Brandywine YMCA, located at 3 Mount Lebanon Road in Wilmington, DE, is hosting an open house and grand opening to celebrate the completion of the building expansion project. The free event is open to the public…