The YMCA of Delaware is currently collecting nonperishable food, hats, scarves, gloves and coats for our donation drive. Donations support the Y Mission Market located at the Central YMCA. The Y Mission Market is a free store, open to community members, that aims to combat hunger and provide for those in need. The Market features…
Wilmington, DE — Following an extensive national search, Jarret Royster has been named as the Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Delaware. Jarrett, who comes to Delaware with more than 34 years of YMCA experience, is a cause-driven leader dedicated to improving the well-being of children, adults, and families throughout the state with a…
Disability Visibility Forum: Monday, October 31, 11:30 a.m. Delaware – In honor of Disability History and Awareness month, the YMCA of Delaware has partnered with EPIC (Endless Possibilities in the Community) to host a Disability Visibility Forum on Monday, October 31st at the Bear-Glasgow YMCA. The goal of the forum is to help increase awareness, respect and…
Featuring Tony Allen, Delaware State University President and comedian Ty Break Jamison Members of the press are invited to join the YMCA of Delaware for the 34th Annual Black Achievers Dinner and Awards Ceremony for 2022. This year marks the return of the annual event after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. A…
We’ve all experienced moments where we felt like we didn’t belong, but there’s more that unites us than divides us. This Welcoming Week, we will join Welcoming America, other YMCAs and organizations nationwide to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to our communities, and bring together all residents in a spirit of unity. Belonging Begins With Us, and together,…
Saturday, September 10th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wilmington, DE– Pedal cars, bean bags, soccer balls, hula hoops, and even laundry baskets will be part of the action during the Brandywine YMCA Family Field Day on Saturday, September 10th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The free event, hosted by the Brandywine YMCA Board of…
Grand Opening September 1st at 2 p.m. Wilmington, Delaware – The Central YMCA is set for the grand opening of the Y Mission Market. The free store, open to all, will feature men’s, women’s and children’s clothing in a variety of sizes as well as shoes, toiletries, backpacks, shelf-stable food, frozen meats, fresh vegetables, and more….
Dover, DE– The YMCA of Delaware is pleased to welcome Dr. Thomas J. Rushton (Tim) as the new Dover YMCA Executive Director. As the Executive Director, Dr. Rushton will help the Y grow its community impact with a focus on new and enhanced programming for all ages and families, developing community partnerships, diversity/equity/inclusion, and excellent…
NEW CASTLE, DE (07/15/22) – Riley James Burns (17), of New Castle, Delaware, has earned the Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank advancement award presented in Scouting (BSA). He will be presented with the award at a Court of Honor ceremony on July 23, 2022, at noon at the Newark Elks Lodge 2281, 267 Christiana…
Rehoboth, DE– The YMCA of Delaware is excited to welcome Joshua Lewis as the new Executive Director at the Sussex Family Y located on Church Street in Rehoboth. Josh has worked for the YMCA for more than two decades and comes to the Delaware team with a wealth of experience. During his tenure at the…
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