Learn a new skill, rekindle a passion, or just spend an evening having some fun. The price is the right and the commitment is low, so join in the fun. All of the proceeds from these do-it-yourself classes help fund the West Side Y's Strong Kids campaign, which helps us provide free and low cost after school and summer camp programs to children in need. Read more…
Don't miss our upcoming performances on June 18th and 25th at the Upper West Side's happening new live music venue. Read more…
Actor Richard Kind was the Master of Ceremonies for this event aimed to raise funds for the West Side YMCA youth arts initiatives. Read more…
Over 40 NYC teens are currently participating in the Harry Mellis Youth Handball Program offered this winter at the West Side Y. The program, offered free of charge through the generosity of the Mellis family, is now in its second session and making a huge difference for the participants. Read more…
In the early 2000’s, I was introduced to the Global Teens Program at the West Side YMCA. Thanks to the program I was able to go on an amazing trip to Gambia in West Africa, which not only opened my eyes to travel but also social responsibility. Read more…
to Prevent Childhood Obesity held on Sunday, October 7 Raising About $30,000 Read more…
State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky was honored for her “outstanding contribution and support” of the Flushing YMCA Beacon Center at the program’s 20th anniversary celebration. Read more…
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT), celebrated its 30th Anniversary providing academic and vocational training to young adults from low-income neighborhoods, through a variety of programs. OBT serves more than 3,500 clients annually, in Williamsburg, Bushwick, Bed-Stuy and Sunset Park. Read more…
Rick Brava, Senior Partner of Wall Street based Apollo Financial Group, was voted onto the Long Island City YMCA Board of Managers. Read more…
The YMCA of Greater New York opened its first Y Roads Center at an official ribbon-cutting ceremony in Jamaica, Queens. The Y Roads Center was created to address the challenge of NYC’s “disconnected youth”—young people who are neither in school nor working. Read more…