JACKSONVILLE, 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”…
Read MoreGrant to offer free youth swim lessons to more than 250 students JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Rotary Club of West Jacksonville donated $33,000 to the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast in support of its drowning prevention effort by providing free swim lessons to more than 250 local students. As a…
Read More500 First Coast residents witnessed today’s reveal of new Riverside flagship Y JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – August 26, 2016 – Joined by Mayor Lenny Curry and nearly 500 First Coast residents, the new Winston Family YMCA opened its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony today at 10 a.m. The new flagship…
Read MoreFlagship branch aims to serve the most diverse community in Jacksonville JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – July 25, 2016 – After serving Jacksonville’s downtown and riverside communities for more than six decades, the Yates Family YMCA will pass its torch to the new Winston Family YMCA, which is named after local civic…
Read MoreHighly anticipated new Riverside Y remains on schedule to open late summer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – July 14, 2016 – Mirroring the construction progress of the new Winston Family YMCA located on Riverside Avenue, the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast is pleased to announce that its community fundraising campaign has less…
Read MoreFirst Coast YMCA’s annual event helps kids stay active and keep learning all summer long JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – April 21, 2016 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast will celebrate Healthy Kids Day® presented by JAXSPORTS Charities on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Brooks Family…
Read MoreNew partnership brings personal enrichment classes to five neighborhood Ys JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – April 19, 2016 – A recent partnership between the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast and the University of North Florida (UNF) Division of Continuing Education provides local residents the opportunity to access LEARN Jacksonville—the non-credit, personal enrichment…
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