All branches hiring multiple positions with a $15 per hour minimum starting rate Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware will hold a statewide hiring event at all Delaware locations on Thursday, April 11, from 2-7 p.m. Job seekers may stop in for an on-the-spot interview or to learn more about current open positions, including Lifeguards, Summer Camp…
Healthy Hoops® Program Comes To YMCA
Signature Health Program Uses Basketball to Address Asthma and Childhood Obesity What: The YMCA of Delaware and AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware, will host a special health education program at the Walnut Street YMCA to inform and educate elementary and middle school students about asthma and strategies to manage respiratory illness. The students – mostly from Wilmington’s…
YMCA Of Delaware Set For Third Annual Acceptance & Inclusion Tour
All YMCA of Delaware branches will be visited by Alex, the Autism Delaware Bear. Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware, in partnership with Autism Delaware, will once again hold a statewide Acceptance and Inclusion Tour throughout April, featuring Alex the Autism Delaware Bear. Alex’s month-long trek to all Ys across the state started at…
YMCA Of Delaware Celebrates Women’s History Month
Brandywine YMCA To Host Women’s Business Expo On March 20th Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware joins with organizations all over the country in celebrating Women’s History Month this March. This observance provides an opportunity for the YMCA to recognize and honor the contributions, achievements, and resilience of women in our community. All month…
YMCA Of Delaware Gears Up for the Best Summer Ever
Programming keeps kids moving, exploring, and learning all summer long. Wilmington, Delaware – At the end of the summer, families want to hear their child had “the best summer ever.” To help make that happen, the YMCA of Delaware is offering summer day and overnight camp options, keeping kids and teens throughout the state adventurous,…
YMCA Of DE Announces 2024 Global Teens Trip To Kenya
Application deadline for participation is March 17th. Wilmington, DE – The YMCA of Delaware is excited to announce the 2024 Global Teens Trip to Kenya, a transformative two-week study abroad opportunity for young people in Delaware. In partnership with New Castle County, this program aims to develop international understanding, leadership skills, and cultural competency among…
Y Tips & Programs During Heart Month
Wilmington, Delaware – February is American Heart Month, and with recently published research indicating blood pressure control has worsened in both men an woman since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the YMCA of Delaware urges our community members to make their health a priority by getting a blood pressure screening. Blood pressure guidelines from…
Western Family YMCA Hires New Community Executive
Wilmington, Delaware – After an extensive search, the YMCA of Delaware is excited to announce Francisco Zambrano as the new Community Executive Director of the Western Family YMCA. Francisco comes to the Delaware YMCAs with more than 20 years of experience. The first 12 years of Zambrano’s career saw him rise through the ranks of…
YMCA of Delaware Celebrates Black History Month
EVENTS TO HIGHLIGHT DELAWARE TRAILBLAZERS Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware is excited to celebrate Black History Month with a lineup of events in February. The Y prides itself in being an inclusive organization committed to welcoming all people regardless of ethnicity, race, religion, or background. They believe that in a diverse world, communities…
Listening, Learning, and Celebrating Black History Month
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…