JACKSONVILLE, 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 MoreThe Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) and the First Coast YMCA are proud to continue their partnership in the “Together Against Hate: Promoting Unity in Our Community” initiative—a powerful effort to foster connection, awareness, and inclusion across Northeast Florida. United in a vision to rid our community of hatred and bias,…
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 MoreLike you, Personal Trainers come in a variety of shapes and sizes with different backgrounds and experience. At the Y, Personal Trainers have at least one thing in common — they have and maintain certification through at least one national health and fitness organization. In addition to national certifications, many…
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All branches will be closed on Sunday, April 5 in observance of Easter.