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Strangers at Dinner, Friends by MorningBy: Tammy Smith, Outing Leader, Sierra Club Military Outdoors and U.S. Navy Veteran On Friday evening, we were a group of strangers carrying bags into cabins. Within hours, we were sharing dinner and trading stories. By the time the games wound down at 2 am, we were laughing like old...
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...
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...
Mo’s Landing: Where Legacy Meets the Next 175 YearsAs the YMCA celebrates its 175th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the moments, people, and places that connect our history to our future. Those people—the ones that shape lives and strengthen communities—are what we call YCONS. On Sunday, March 29, we honored one of them at Camp Immokalee. Introducing Mo’s Landing...