Rahway Branch Announces Director of Healthy Living

Rahway, NJ, March 31, 2016 --(PR.com)-- The Gateway Family YMCA announced the promotion of Peter Arce to the position of Director of Healthy Living at the Rahway Branch, 1564 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ. According to Rodger Koerber, Rahway Branch Executive Director, "I am proud of the work that Pete does every day to improve the lives of those in our community. He is a strong member of our branch staff team.”

Originally from Linden, NJ, Pete has always had a strong background in healthy living and sports participation. He played varsity baseball for Linden High School and continues to participate in adult sports leagues including the Rahway Men’s Softball league and the JAMS Muslim Flag Football league and has competed in body-building competitions. Pete has been an integral part of the Rahway Branch staff team in both the Healthy Living and Youth and Teen departments, most recently serving as the Health and Well-Being Coordinator.

When asked about his goals, Pete stated, “I look forward to expanding the healthy living offerings at the Rahway Branch and integrating health and wellness for all ages into the community. At the Y, we purposely engage members throughout their health and wellness journeys, creating a partnership to help them meet their goals. Healthy living is not just about walking on the treadmill or taking a particular class, it’s about a culture and community where members are comfortable enough to change their lives.” His immediate plans include the addition of a Men’s Adult Basketball league at the Y, increasing the group exercise class options and coordinating healthy living classes for every age group.

“Every Y is a reflection of their local community. With a commitment to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, we open our doors to all, providing financial assistance to members of the community who need us most,” added Krystal R. Canady, CEO. “Healthy living is a huge part of our background, mission and who we are as a YMCA. We have made great strides in working together to combat childhood obesity and chronic diseases like Diabetes, and I am excited for what is to come at the Rahway Branch.”

The Gateway Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, health and community service organization of caring staff and volunteers dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community and stands For Youth Development, For Healthy Living and For Social Responsibility. The Gateway Family YMCA impacts the community by providing quality services to people of all ages, races, faith or incomes. The Y doesn’t just strengthen bodies – it strengthens people, families and communities.

For more information about programs and services provided by The Gateway Family YMCA, visit www.tgfymca.org or contact the Rahway Branch at Rahwayinfo@tgfymca.org or 732-388-0057.