Brandywine YMCA Monday, July 4th, 1-4 PM: Independence Day Celebration at the Hanby Outdoor Center. Families can enjoy frozen sweet treats, family yard games like corn hole, and giant connect four, and more! Western Family YMCA Monday, July 4th, 11 AM-1 PM: Stop by the outdoor pool for family fun, freeze-pops and games. Bear-Glasgow YMCA…
At the Y, we celebrate this powerful moment in our nation’s history together and honor the slaves 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, our…
Wilmington, DE– The YMCA of Delaware is pleased to announce Tamisha Hopkins as the new 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 Executive Director of the Sussex Family…
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…
Women’s History Month is dedicated to reflecting on the often-overlooked contributions of women in United States history. It all began in 1978 when the school district of Sonoma in California organized a week long celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history, and society. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring…
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 United States and Canada and more recently has been observed in Ireland, and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people…
National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 and will run through October 15, giving us an opportunity to recognize and celebrate members of our communities and their ancestors who hail from Mexico, parts of the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Spain. “The Latino community and Latino history is a fundamental part of American…
Celebrations to take place at YMCA’s across the state Saturday, September 18, 2021 and Sunday, September 19, 2021 Wilmington, DE– This Welcoming Week (September 10-19), the YMCA of Delaware will join Welcoming America, other YMCAs, and organizations nationwide to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities and bring together all residents in a spirit of unity. Each year, Welcoming Week elevates the growing movement of communities that fully embrace new Americans and their contributions to…
Since 1992, the month of May has been celebrated as Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This month was chosen to commemorate both the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the U.S on May 7, 1843 and the completion of the transcontinental railroad –which was predominantly built by Chinese immigrants on May 10, 1869….
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 1 pm WHAT: The YMCA of Delaware will kick off Black History Month with the planting of the MLK Tree of Unity for Equity. The MLK Tree of Unity for Equity will represent YMCA’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion for all as well as their commitment to developing…
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