JACKSONVILLE, 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…
Read MoreYMCAs 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. – January 18, 2019 — The First Coast YMCA strengthens the community by connecting its neighbors to the resources they need to live healthier, regardless of their ability to pay. During this difficult time period, the First Coast Y is encouraging any federal employee affected by the government…
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…
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