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…
Disability History & Awareness Month
Did you know that October is Disability History & Awareness Month in Delaware? At the YMCA, we work hard to make our community accessible and inclusive for all. We recognize the critical role people with disabilities play in every facet of our society. Our aim is to impact perception and practices, and change behavior…
Hispanic Heritage Month
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…
Welcoming Week 2022
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,…
Free Brandywine YMCA Family Field Day
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…
Central YMCA Mission Market Provides Food and Clothing to Local Residents
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….
YMCA of Delaware Welcomes New Dover YMCA Executive Director
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…
Best dating sites
Many local newspapers had online personals in the mid 1990s but were bought out by these big dating sites. From some of the comments it really shows how desperate dating sites are for money that they even advertise in comment sections. You have a much better chance going to local events and you will probably…
Eagle Scout Project Benefits the Brandywine YMCA
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…
YMCA of Delaware Welcomes New Executive Director at the Sussex Family Y
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…