Together Against Hate

The Jewish Community Alliance and First Coast YMCA are proud to lead a new partnership to take an active role in educating and inspiring our neighbors to build a more inclusive Northeast Florida. Together, we can unite our community.
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Staff Spotlight: Recap from The Boys and Young Men of Color (BYMOC) ConveningQuincy’s Thoughts My name is Quincy Wimberly and I’m the First Coast YMCA Project Manager of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Recently, I attended The Boys and Young Men of Color (BYMOC) Convening in Washington D.C with Ja’Barris Briggs, Johnson Family YMCA Senior Program Director of Teen Programs. The BYMOC...
Staff Spotlight: Migdalys “Migdy” SanchezMy name is Migdalys “Migdy” Sanchez.  I was born and raised in Puerto Rico.  I have two beautiful daughters and a wonderfully busy 2-year old grandson.  When I was 14 years old, I was diagnosed with Keratoconus, a sight disorder, that led to me being declared legally blind.  I went...
Staff Spotlight: Maria AristizabalMaria was born and raised in Cali, Colombia, South America.  She is the youngest of six girls. As a youth, Maria had the opportunity to participate in many sports, including competitive tennis, swimming, and participated in the Colombian National Synchronize Swim Team. She is very proud of her Hispanic Heritage...
We Stand TogetherStatement from Eric K. Mann, YMCA of Florida’s First Coast President and CEO, Regarding New Town Shooting We are outraged and saddened by the senseless hate and violence that claimed three innocent lives. Our community can and must do better. Now is the time for us to come together to...
A Cultural Journey to South Korea and the PhilippinesI am a proud member of the YMCA Asian Pacific Islander Leadership Network (APILN) International Leadership Institute (ILI). The APILN selected 7 YMCA leaders from across the United States, all of whom are ofAsian-Pacific Islander descent, to join in a year-long commitment as members of the 2022-2023 ILI cohort.  The...