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The Yonkers Family YMCA Youth Development Program staff and participants took on a new journey this year. With the help of the YMCA of the USA Higher Education Initiative, the Youth Development Program embarked on third annual college tour. Last year, the Y teens visited Syracuse, Cortland, and Binghamton University in Central New York. During … Read more

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City Council President Chuch Lesnick is known for caring about Yonkers. On Saturday, March 24, 2012, his office hosted a Quality of Life fair at the Riverfront Library.  The YMCA was invited to share information regarding its health and wellness programs as well as its violence prevention programs. Chuck really got involved.  He rolled the exercise … Read more

Dr. William Limongelli announced Janell McCray as the top winner for the Good Deeds Award Contest offered by his office, 21st Century Dental.  Janell received a certificate and a laptop computer for her essay on a community service project she participated in with the Yonkers Family YMCA’s Teen Afterschool program.  In her essay she mentioned … Read more

Healthy Kids Day!

As part of the Y’s commitment to strengthen community by addressing critical gaps in health and education, Healthy Kids Day ® will encourage kids and parents to commit to keeping the body and mind active this summer. On April 28, 2012, join the Y and more than half-a-million parents and kids across the country as … Read more

college goal sunday

Are you thinking about or planning for college?  Good news.  The YMCA will be hosting College Goal Sunday for you! When: Sunday February 12, 2012 Time:  10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Where: Yonkers Family YMCA 17 Riverdale Avenue Yonkers, New York 10701 (914) 963-0183 Download the flyer: College Goal Sunday English.pdf | College Goal Sunday Spanish.pdf Preparing for … Read more

The Nepperhan Community center awarded the YMCA Project SNUG program its Drum major for Justice Award at its Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast. “These guys put their lives at risk everyday and deserve our appreciation”, said Dr. Jim Bostic the executive Director of the Nepperhan Community Center.  “I’ve watched these men grow up … Read more

Children's After-School Program

Do you need after-school activities for your child from ages 6-12?  The YMCA is one of the largest providers of after-school child care in the United States.  YMCAs have been engaging children in afterschool programs for more than 50 years.  Today, Ys impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of youth at after-school programs across … Read more

The Yonkers Family YMCA has been awarded $90,000.00 annually, for the next three years, for its Youth Employment Training program by the Westchester County Youth Bureau.  Mary Kate Cabaleiro, Youth Bureau Coordinator, writes, “This funding is being awarded despite these crucial budgetary times.  The County Executive’s administration recognizes the valuable and import work your agency … Read more