YMCAs across Northeast Florida open doors to help federal workers affected by government shutdown JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2019)— The First Coast YMCA strengthens the community in Northeast Florida by providing assistance to federal employees affected by the government shutdown. The First Coast Y connects its neighbors to the resources…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – December 17, 2018 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast is pleased to announce that the Winston Family YMCA is launching a $3 million fundraising campaign to expand its flagship facility. Since opening in August 2016, the Winston Y has been serving close to 15,000 members in…
Read MoreFirst Coast YMCA and Flagler Hospital St. Augustine collaborate to bring enhanced health and wellness resources to World Golf Village JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – September 6, 2018 – Today, the First Coast YMCA and Flagler Hospital announced their intent to bring the Y to Flagler Health Village, located in the Murabella community,…
Read MoreBefore and Afterschool Registration Now Open for 2018-2019 School Year JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – July 31, 2018 – As summer winds down and the new school year quickly approaches, parents and caregivers should be considering how to keep their children engaged during the critical hours afterschool. Recently ranked No. 1…
Read MoreFirst Coast YMCA, University of Florida, UF Health and Raydient Places + Properties collaborate to bring enhanced health and wellness resources to Northeast Florida with Wildlight YMCA JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – July 18, 2018 – Today, the First Coast YMCA, the University of Florida and UF Health announced their collaboration to…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT Allison Dukes, Dalton Agency C 608.616.2713 E adukes@daltonagency.com First Coast YMCA Becomes First Armed Services YMCA Affiliate in Florida New Partnership to Bring Enhanced Services to Military Families in Jacksonville JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – June 28, 2018 – The First Coast YMCA, in partnership…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – June 12, 2018 – This month, the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Florida Blue are teaming up with Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL) to launch a two-week hunger drive and fundraising campaign aimed at providing critical nourishment to thousands of food…
Read MoreExpansion to Include Teen, Pre-Teen Center and All-New Pool JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – May 14, 2018 – Today, the James Weldon Johnson Family YMCA celebrated the start of its highly-anticipated, $3.5 million expansion and renovation project with a special groundbreaking ceremony. More than 150 guests gathered near the project’s construction site…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – February 28, 2018 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast is pleased to announce Florida Blue as the 2018 recipient of the E. William Nash, Jr. Legend Award for Community Partner of the Year. Presented at the 8th Annual Y-Bash held at the University of North Florida…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – February 28, 2018 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast honored longtime volunteer Michael D. Kelly for his leadership and service to the Y, naming him Volunteer of the Year. Kelly received the award at the 8th Annual Y-Bash held at the University of North Florida Lazzara…
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