October 18, 2017 WHAT: Members of the press are invited to join the YMCA of Delaware for the “Pre Show” and “Main Event” at the 29th Annual Black Achievers Dinner and Awards Ceremony. A college readiness and career awareness program, the Black Achievers program encourages young people to develop and pursue educational and career goals…
ABC 47 (WMDT) – YMCA To Offer Program For Cancer Survivors
October 7, 2017 DELAWARE – The Sussex County YMCA is offering a 12-week program for those living with cancer or are cancer survivors at no charge. The health and wellness program is called LiveStrong at the YMCA, in partnership between Y USA, and the Live Strong Foundation. This program for cancer survivors has taken root…
Cape Gazette: Sussex Family YMCA and AARP Join For Diabetes Awareness
October 2, 2017 – An estimated 86 million Americans nationwide are currently living with prediabetes, That is more than one in three U.S. adults. Of this population, only about 10 percent are aware they have the condition. Individuals with prediabetes are likely to develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years unless they take steps to…
ATTORNEY GENERAL AND MAYOR SUPPORT TAKE ON SUMMER
The YMCA of Delaware hosted a press conference to announce new initiatives for its TAKE ON SUMMER program. The program offers youth, ages 12 – 18, who live in the State of Delaware, free summer memberships to access the Y’s fitness facilities/ swimming pools, and other activities at several YMCA locations. “We launched TAKE ON…
2017 ANNUAL MEETING
The YMCA of Delaware Annual Meeting was held in June to honor and recognize the 2016 youth and adult volunteer of the year awards. The theme of the event was Building Brighter Futures, and over 230 people attended this celebration held at Deerfield Country Club. The photos below showcase highlights from the evening. Additional images…
THE Y FOR ALL ADAPTIVE FITNESS PROGRAM EXPANDS TO THE DOVER YMCA
In May, the YMCA of Delaware hosted a press conference to announce the expansion of our “Y for All’’ Adaptive Fitness Training Program to include the Dover YMCA. The “Y for All” Program is meant to reduce barriers for individuals with physical challenges, disabilities, or issues related to balance and/or stamina. “The possibility of mainstreaming…
“RAISING THE ROOF” AT THE BRANDYWINE YMCA
Construction has now begun on the Brandywine YMCA expansion project. Members of the community, staff, board members and volunteers gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony that took place in mid-May. Latest expansion updates include: Front office and child care areas have been demolished Electrical work has started in the front of the building Preparation for the new…
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
In April, the YMCA of Delaware launched LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a national evidence-based intervention program that helps adult cancer survivors (ages 18 and over) reclaim their health and well being. Over 12-weeks, groups of cancer survivors meet twice a week for 90-minute sessions. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA engages cancer survivors through an approach that…
Cape Gazette: Sussex Family YMCA hosts Family Fun Day
By Dan Cook July 31, 2017 Fun, fun and more fun was the order of the day at Sussex Family YMCA Family Fun Day, July 20. Children of all ages were brought together to enjoy an evening of community spirit and entertainment. The event was a partnership between the YMCA and Higher Ed Assist. Activities…
News Journal: YMCA adaptive fitness program helps create independence for disabled
By Meredith Newman July 13, 2017 Kathleen Blanchett of Dover walks on a treadmill using a support harness as Beth Johnson a wellness coordinator at the Dover YMCA monitors her fitness workout. When Kathleen Blanchett stepped onto the YMCA treadmill for the first time last month, she had one goal in mind: Walk her daughter…