JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – February 28, 2018 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast proudly names Amy Perry, Group Exercise Coordinator at the Flagler Center YMCA, the 2018 recipient of the Carl & Rita Cannon Employee of the Year Award, acknowledging her passion, dedication as a leader to change people’s lives…
Read MoreFree event offers on-site childcare and Jaguars Kids Experience FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Oct. 4, 2017 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast, along with Les Mills, The Jaguars Foundation and Bold Events, presents the largest citywide group exercise event—Fitness Fusion—on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 1-4 p.m. Taking…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Florida Blue Awards More than $300,000 to Support YMCA’s Safety Around Water Programs Across Florida Statewide grant to offer drowning prevention education to more than 5,000 youth JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – July 18, 2017 – To support the critical need of swim safety and drown prevention in Florida, four…
Read MoreFor Immediate Release Tiger Academy Students’ Average FSA scores jump nearly 75 percent in reading and 65 percent in math JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – June 29, 2017 – Tiger Academy, the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast charter school, was recently named a ‘B’ school by the Florida Department of Education….
Read More– Annual event aims to raise awareness for healthy living and drowning prevention – JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – March 8, 2017 – Building upon last year’s success, YMCA of Florida’s First Coast and the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA are pleased to announce their partnership for the 2017 Treadmill Tuesday Challenge. For…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – March 1, 2017 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast is pleased to announce Atlantic Beach Urban Farms as the 2017 recipient of the E. William Nash, Jr. Legend Award for Community Partner of the Year. Presented at the 7th Annual Y-Bash held at the University of…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – March 1, 2017 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast honored volunteer Jim Overton for his service and contribution to the continuous growth of the Y by naming him Volunteer of the Year. Overton received the award at the 7th Annual Y-Bash held at the University of…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – March 1, 2017 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast proudly names Norman Beverley the 2017 recipient of the Carl & Rita Cannon Employee of the Year Award, acknowledging his passion for youth development and his commitment to the Y’s mission. Beverley received the award at the…
Read MoreA new YMCA facility is integrated within the Baptist North Medical Campus, part of a full spectrum of healthy living resources JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 27, 2017 – The second phase of Baptist North Medical Campus is now open, featuring a three-story building encircled by a walking trail and housing…
Read MoreAnnual award presented by Jax4Kids recognizes Northeast Florida’s top youth-friendly activities and programs JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – November 29, 2016 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast is pleased to announce its recognition by Jax4Kids—an online publication dedicated to providing resources for Northeast Florida’s youth—as one of the 2016 “Best Of”…
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