JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – August 3, 2026 – The First Coast YMCA today announced the appointment of Simaran Bakshi as Chief Executive Officer of YMCA Tiger Academy and Cordell Manns, M.Ed. as Principal of YMCA Tiger Academy, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter focused on strengthening academic achievement for…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 16, 2026) – The First Coast YMCA is proud to announce a new community partnership with the Jacksonville Waves in celebration of Healthy Kids Day®, taking place Saturday, April 18. This exciting collaboration will bring professional athletes, family-friendly activities, and interactive wellness experiences to local YMCA branches,…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – March 24, 2026 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast is proud to announce the 21st season of the First Coast Games, a long-standing initiative led by the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast, rooted in the organization’s broader mission of strengthening community health and connection across the…
Read MoreGround-Level Branch to Open in Class-A Office Building for YMCA Members JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – March 3, 2026 – Shanna Collective and Iguana Investments will welcome the First Coast YMCA to serve as the operator of the new 6,000-square-foot wellness center on the first floor of One Tower Court, the six-story…
Read MoreNonprofit leader to bring 38 years of YMCA experience, strategic leadership and community engagement to Northeast Florida JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – March 2, 2026 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast today announced the appointment of Darryl Head as its next President & Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Head will join the…
Read MoreSmith has been serving on Metro Board since 2017 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nov. 12, 2025 – The First Coast YMCA is announcing Pam Smith as the new Chair for its Metropolitan Board of Directors. Smith began her term on October 1, leading a committed and engaged team of community leaders…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – August 5, 2025 – After more than four decades serving YMCAs across the country, including 14 years as President and CEO of the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast, Eric Mann has announced he will retire in Summer 2026. He will continue to serve the association in his…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – March, 5th 2025 – The Winston Family YMCA, as part of the First Coast YMCA, is proud to announce that former Miller Electric Company CEO Buck Autrey and his family will be presented as the 2025 recipients of the W.W. ‘Bill’ Gay Community Impact Award. The award…
Read MoreFirst Coast YMCA Announces Additions to its Metro Board of Directors New members began three-year terms October 1st JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dec. 3, 2024 – The First Coast YMCA has announced the addition of four new members to its Metropolitan Board of Directors, while simultaneously saying goodbye to two board…
Read MoreFour new members to begin three-year term October 1 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – September 30, 2023 – The First Coast YMCA is proud to announce four new members to its Metropolitan Board of Directors, whose three-year terms will begin on Sunday, October 1. The new members will replace outgoing board members…
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