See What’s Happening

Register Now

Stronger Families Start HereOver the past four months, I’ve had the privilege of meeting people across the First Coast who care deeply about their families, their neighbors, and our community’s future. Those conversations have made me feel at home—and reminded me why I’ve spent nearly 40 years in the YMCA movement. The strongest...
Honoring Our Roots, Celebrating Our Future: Hispanic Heritage Month at the First Coast YMCAHispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 and runs through October 15, giving us an opportunity to recognize and celebrate members of our communities and their ancestors who hail from Mexico, parts of the Caribbean, Central and South America and Spain. At the First Coast YMCA, we believe these roots...
#YCONS – Penny ZuberPenny’s journey with the Y has been about more than a career. It’s been about purpose. At the YMCA, we celebrate YCONs (“Y Icons”)—the everyday champions who define who we are. A YCON lives the mission every day. Shows up for others without hesitation. Leaves this place—and every person they...
St. Johns Magazine Feature – Family ProgramsThere’s No Place like ​the First Coast YMCA Read on St. Johns Mag July 6, 2026 If all you see when you drive past your local YMCA is a place to run on a treadmill, you’re missing out. If you think it’s only for older adults, you’d be mistaken. At...
#YCONS – Eric MannSome people spend a career working. Others spend a lifetime making a difference. For 45 years, Eric Mann has done exactly that at the Y. And today—on his birthday, his YMCA anniversary, and his final day as CEO of the First Coast YMCA—we don’t just mark the end of a...