Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. It has received official recognition from governments in the…
YMCA of Delaware Canned Food & Clothing Drive
Build Muscle and Community As the weather gets colder, families across the state are on the lookout for winter clothing and non-perishable food to help get through the winter months…
Access to School-Age Care in Delaware
Kathryn Luebke came to work at the YMCA of Delaware as a personal trainer. Once she had children, she faced a decision: Is it cost effective to work? “If you…
High School Basketball Star Donates To The Y
Dean Shepherd, Delaware Boys Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year, Donates $1,000 To Bear-Glasgow YMCA The Shepherd family is a mainstay at the Bear-Glasgow Y. Twin brothers Dean and Dylan…
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…
Countdown To Summer Bingo Challenge
Complete the challenge and earn a t-shirt! How does it work? Visit your local YMCA, or Virtual Y, at least 20 times between May 1 and June 18, 2023. Complete…
Water Safety Month
May is National Water Safety Month and the YMCA of Philadelphia, YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties, YMCA of Greater Brandywine and the YMCA of Delaware aim to ensure all our communities…
Join Five Days of Action to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, April 24-28
April is Child Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. As part of our commitment to protecting the children in our community, we’re participating in the Five Days of Action –…
Celebrating Women’s History Month at the YMCA – March
About Women’s History Month Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim…
Celebrating A Diverse December
By Pei-Jen Hickey, YMCA of Delaware Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator As children, many of us were comforted by our own family’s holiday traditions. Our sense of home was influenced…