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Middletown Family YMCA Names Rich Berry Community Executive Director

Middletown, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware is pleased to announce the addition of Rich Berry as the new Community Executive Director of the Middletown Family YMCA. Berry will oversee one of the most highly anticipated projects for the YMCA of Delaware, as the Middletown Y just opened a new 56,000-square-foot facility on September 18th….

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New Middletown Family YMCA Set To Open On September 18th

Middletown, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware is pleased to announce the Middletown Family YMCA will open its new facility on Monday, September 18th. The project, which would not be possible without significant support from the town of Middletown and the State of Delaware, will have the power to fuel economic development, improve community health…

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YMCA of Delaware Provides Aid in “Child Care Desert”

Sussex Family YMCA widens Before & After School Care Options Rehoboth Beach, Delaware – Over the past five years, access to child care for Delaware families has declined across the state. It’s evident in the lower part of Delaware, where almost 11,000 children are underserved by publicly funded programs in Sussex County according to First…

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YMCA of Delaware Announces Staff Promotions

Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware is pleased to announce three staff promotions across the association. Katrina Gott has been named the new Community Executive Director of the Dover YMCA. Anesha Law has been promoted to Community Executive Director of the Walnut Street YMCA, and Dr. Jimia Redden is now the Community Executive Director…

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Students From YMCA of Delaware Excel at National Youth in Government Conference

Wilmington, Delaware – Ten students from the YMCA of Delaware Youth In Government program participated in the YMCA Conference on National Affairs (CONA) in Black Mountain, North Carolina earlier this month. CONA, which started in 1968, helps young adults gain awareness of national concerns and issues, increase their understanding of the Federal Government, and work…

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YMCA of Delaware Hires New Chief Development Officer

YMCA OF DELAWARE HIRES NEW (CDO) CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Wilmington, Delaware – After an extensive search, the YMCA of Delaware is excited to name Tom Myers as the organization’s new (CDO) Chief Development Officer. Tom comes to the Y with 20 years of experience in youth development, education, community engagement, and philanthropy, and has a…

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Louis Van Amstel to Host LaBlast Class at the Sussex Family Y

Louis Van Amstel to Host LaBlast Class at the Sussex Family YMCA Sunday, August 6, 2023, from 9 – 10 AM PROCEEDS BENEFIT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FAMILIES Rehoboth, Delaware – The Sussex Family YMCA invites the community to register for a special LaBlast dance fitness class hosted by Louis Van Amstel, a Professional dancer, and choreographer…

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YMCA of Delaware To Hold Hiring Events In July

  All branches hiring multiple positions with $15 per hour minimum starting rate   WHAT: The YMCA of Delaware will hold hiring events on July 18th & 19th at locations throughout the state. Job seekers may stop in for an on-the-spot interview, or to learn more about current open positions including Before & After School…

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SNEAKER BALL "FUNRAISER"

Join us at the Delaware Art Museum on September 29th at 6:30 p.m. for a fundraiser that has SOLE! Proceeds benefit the Downtown YMCAs. Come enjoy a night of fellowship, dancing, great food and art. Register HERE!

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