Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware is pleased to announce three staff promotions across the association. Katrina Gott has been named the new Community Executive Director of the Dover YMCA. Anesha Law has been promoted to Community Executive Director of the Walnut Street YMCA, and Dr. Jimia Redden is now the Community Executive Director…
Students From YMCA of Delaware Excel at National Youth in Government Conference
Wilmington, Delaware – Ten students from the YMCA of Delaware Youth In Government program participated in the YMCA Conference on National Affairs (CONA) in Black Mountain, North Carolina earlier this month. CONA, which started in 1968, helps young adults gain awareness of national concerns and issues, increase their understanding of the Federal Government, and work…
YMCA of Delaware Hires New Chief Development Officer
YMCA OF DELAWARE HIRES NEW (CDO) CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Wilmington, Delaware – After an extensive search, the YMCA of Delaware is excited to name Tom Myers as the organization’s new (CDO) Chief Development Officer. Tom comes to the Y with 20 years of experience in youth development, education, community engagement, and philanthropy, and has a…
Louis Van Amstel to Host LaBlast Class at the Sussex Family Y
Louis Van Amstel to Host LaBlast Class at the Sussex Family YMCA Sunday, August 6, 2023, from 9 – 10 AM PROCEEDS BENEFIT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FAMILIES Rehoboth, Delaware – The Sussex Family YMCA invites the community to register for a special LaBlast dance fitness class hosted by Louis Van Amstel, a Professional dancer, and choreographer…
Access to School-Age Care in Delaware
Kathryn Luebke came to work at the YMCA of Delaware as a personal trainer. Once she had children, she faced a decision: Is it cost effective to work? “If you want individuals to be contributing members of society and go to work and generate income and all the beautiful things that that does for our…
YMCA of Delaware To Hold Hiring Events In July
All branches hiring multiple positions with $15 per hour minimum starting rate WHAT: The YMCA of Delaware will hold hiring events on July 18th & 19th at locations throughout the state. Job seekers may stop in for an on-the-spot interview, or to learn more about current open positions including Before & After School…
High School Basketball Star Donates To The Y
Dean Shepherd, Delaware Boys Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year, Donates $1,000 To Bear-Glasgow YMCA The Shepherd family is a mainstay at the Bear-Glasgow Y. Twin brothers Dean and Dylan have grown up attending various programs at the Y since they were three years old. Dean, a standout basketball player for Tower Hill School, was…
Sussex Family YMCA Celebrates Juneteenth
Special presentation by Representative Stell Parker Selby Rehoboth, Delaware – The Sussex Family YMCA is inviting the community to celebrate Juneteenth at the YMCA on June 19th, 2023. The branch will be open to the community for free all day. Guests are welcome to stop in to work out in the fitness center, swim in…
The YMCA Celebrates Juneteenth
THE YMCA CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware is inviting the community to celebrate Juneteenth at any of their Delaware locations. On Monday, June 19th, all branches will be open to the community for free. Guests are welcome to stop in to work out in the fitness center, swim in the indoor…
Y of Delaware gets Grant from TD Bank
YMCA of Delaware receives $150,000 Housing for Everyone Grant from TD Charitable Foundation Support from the TD Charitable Foundation will help Central YMCA refurbish its 180-unit housing facility Wilmington, DE – The YMCA of Delaware was recently awarded a $150,000 Housing for Everyone grant from the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of the…