The YMCA of Delaware is pleased to announce Tamisha Hopkins as the new Executive Director of the Sussex Family YMCA located in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Tamisha, a Pennsylvania native and graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, joined the Y seven years ago and initially served on the Wellness Team at the Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA in…
YMCA of Delaware Recognized at Delaware Stars 10 Year Anniversary
Four child care sites across the YMCA of Delaware Association were recently recognized by Governor John Carney and the Office of Early Learning for participation in the Delaware Stars Program. The YMCA of Delaware Early Child Care and School Age programs joined the Delaware Stars program at its inception in 2008. Currently, there are 41…
Expanded Coverage for YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield now covers the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program as a preventive benefit for group customers. This landmark announcement ensures the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a covered benefit for the large majority of Delawareans who are insured under Highmark. According to the News Journal article, “Highmark to Cover YMCA Diabetes Prevention…
“Raising The Roof” At The Brandywine YMCA
Big things are happening at the Brandywine YMCA! The vertical expansion project is well underway and we have also had a change in branch leadership. Phase one (of three) of the construction project is finished, and we have welcomed members back into the front lobby, movement studio, preschool rooms and babysitting area – much of which has…
Middletown Family YMCA Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year, but members of the Middletown Y, community partners, and government officials were recently invited to join the Middletown Family YMCA for its one-year birthday celebration and open house. January 1st, 2018 marked the one-year anniversary of the grand opening of the Middletown Y located on North…
The News Journal: Two men with disabilities turn to Delaware Ys for solace, and find each other
By Josephine Peterson – Bruce Drainer, 57, called out “taxi!” and stood expectantly waiting with his arm stretched out in front of him, his hand wide open, as Ronnie Felton, 68, reversed his scooter. As soon as Drainer felt the scooter gently back up against, he grabbed the back of the seat. Felton glanced over his…
Delaware Business Times: Linda Risk of the YMCA on meeting the changing needs of local families
By Joyce L. Carroll, Special to Delaware Business Times – In just three years, Linda Risk has climbed the YMCA corporate ladder. First hired as vice president of marketing and communications at the state level, Risk was named interim executive director at the Brandywine Y in June. Today, she continues to wear two hats, but has…
News Journal: Highmark to cover YMCA diabetes prevention program with hopes of reducing medical costs
By Meredith Newman When Beverly Dennett shows her students her father’s medical bills, it’s meant to serve as a wake-up call. Some days it can be $300 for one type of diabetes medication, other days it’s $500 for another. And that’s just for her father: Her mother is also diabetic and her sister was recently…
Comcast Newsmakers: Diabetes Prevention and LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Programs
November 21, 2017 – Tricia Jefferson, Director of Healthy Living and Strategic Partnerships for the YMCA of Delaware talks about the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention and LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Programs. Diabetes Prevention