JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – May 30, 2019 – The First Coast YMCA recently received donations of rain barrels for its community garden at the duPont Family YMCA’s New American Welcome Center. The barrels, donated by the Florida Beverage Association and PepsiCo, will help the community become more involved with sustainable growing…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – April 30, 2019 – Today, the James Weldon Johnson Family YMCA celebrated the grand opening of its $3.5 million, 4,000 sq. ft. branch expansion. Joined by donors, board members and community leaders, the Johnson Y revealed its all new teen center, KidZone, swimming pool and splash pad…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – April 28, 2019 – Yesterday, the First Coast YMCA hosted free community events at nearly all branches in celebration of Healthy Kids Day to kick-off its annual Safety Around Water initiative. YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day featured fun activities and resources to inspire kids to keep their minds…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – March 27, 2019 – Today, the Charles H. Williams Family YMCA celebrated the kick-off of its tennis complex renovation project with a special groundbreaking commencement. About 150 guests gathered together on Court 4, the location of the first phase of the expansion project, to hear remarks from…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – March 12, 2019 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast is pleased to announce the Winston Family Y’s first Young Professionals Group (YPG). This inaugural group of 14 men and women represent a wide-range of ages, backgrounds, industries and connections to the Winston Y. As part of…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – February 27, 2019 – Last night, the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast honored 10 youth sports coaches at the 9th Annual Y-Bash with the Coach of the Year Award. Held at the University of North Florida Lazzara Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Feb. 26, the Y is…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – February 27, 2019 – Last night, the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast is pleased to announce The Bailey Group as the 2019 recipient of the E. William Nash, Jr. Legend Award for Community Partner of the Year. Presented at the 9th Annual Y-Bash held at the University…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – February 27, 2019 – Last night, The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast proudly names Gladys Cordova, KidZone Program Coordinator at the Flagler Center YMCA, the 2019 recipient of the Carl & Rita Cannon Employee of the Year Award, acknowledging her passion and dedication to making a difference…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – February 27, 2019 – Last night, The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast honored 13 of its volunteers at the 9th Annual Y-Bash, held at the University of North Florida Lazzara Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Feb. 26. This year, the Y recognized a volunteer from each branch…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jan. 28, 2019 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast, The Jaguars Foundation and Bold Events are teaming up to present the largest citywide family group exercise event—Family Fitness Fusion—on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The entire community is invited to take part…
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