YMCA to Invest in New Equipment to Reduce Potential Concussions
On the cusp of the Fall youth sports season, and in step with the constant effort to minimize concussions in football, the YMCA of Austin is investing in significant improvements to provide increased safety in all of its flag football programs. RockSolid RS1 Soft Shell Head Guards will be used at... - August 10, 2014
Olympic Triumph at YMCA Summer Camp
More than 700 YMCA campers gathered on Friday, July 25, 2014 to compete in the annual Summer Camp Olympic Day at Texas School for the Deaf. The event lasted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. including the Opening Ceremonies, water slides and activity stations. Olympic Day has been a camp tradition for more... - July 30, 2014
Area High School Students Succeed at Prestigious YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs
Four Austin-area high school students attended the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs (CONA), June 28 to July 3, 2014, at the YMCA Blue Ridge Conference Center in Black Mountain, North Carolina, where they gained hands-on experience presenting and debating legislative policy... - July 17, 2014
YMCA Receives $5,000 Grant to Fund Program for Seniors with Alzheimer's and Dementia
The YMCA of Austin received a $5,000 grant from St. David's Foundation Health's Angels to fund their "Senior Retreat" program for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia and their caregivers. It will be used for the current program at the TownLake YMCA and to expand the "Senior Retreat" to the Southwest Family YMCA. - July 04, 2014
Area High School Students Participate in Prestigious YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs
Four Austin-area high school students traveled to Black Mountain, North Carolina this weekend to participate in the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs (CONA.) The conference began on June 28, 2014 at the YMCA Blue Ridge Conference Center and will end on July 3, 2014. Addison Denslow, 17,... - July 02, 2014
YMCA Offers Summer Food Program to Help Kids Get Their "Fill of Fun"
YMCA of Austin joins the national effort to serve 5 million meals to 150,000 kids and teens, through a partnership with the Walmart Foundation. - June 28, 2014
YMCA Swim Instructor Receives RecognizeGood Legend Award
A YMCA of Austin swim instructor, Ed Myers, received a RecognizeGood Legend award for his continuous community service over the past 60 years. - June 27, 2014
YMCA Demonstrates Commitment to Transparency and Receives GuideStar Exchange Gold Participation Level
The YMCA of Austin receives GuideStar Exchange Gold Participation level, exhibiting their commitment to transparency. The YMCA of Austin is among the top 10,000 viewed organizations on GuideStar.com. Only 3,463 nonprofits hold this distinction. - June 26, 2014
YMCA Receives Grant to Offer Free Nutrition Education Classes
On Saturday, June 21, 2014, the YMCA of Austin celebrated a $37,730 grant provided by the Walmart Foundation. The Y will offer The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre® classes to 300 individuals in underserved Austin communities. A check presentation from the Walmart Foundation held at the North Austin Y included fun activities for all ages in the Community Garden. The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre® classes will be held in Travis, Bastrop and Hays counties during the year. - June 25, 2014
YMCA Offers Free Early Learning Readiness Program
Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregiver Program for Child Development - August 04, 2012
The Y is "Serving Up Summer" with the Walmart Foundation to Fight Child Hunger
The YMCA of Austin joins national effort to serve 5 million healthy meals and snacks to 100,000 children to help keep them well-nourished. - July 05, 2012
YMCA Teams with Schlitterbahn to Promote Water Safety
As temperatures get higher, all we want is to get in the water and get refreshed! The YMCA of Austin is teaming with Schlitterbahn to make your wish come true and make you have a fun and safe summer. Schlitterbahn is offering special pricing for friends of the YMCA. Admission, Souvenir Cup and One... - June 16, 2012
Older Adults Beat the Heat at the YMCA
Active Older Adult Programs Offer Healthy Activities, Socialization in Cool Comfort - June 14, 2012