JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – October 4, 2022 –The First Coast YMCA is pleased to announce its newly elected Metropolitan Board of Directors Chair, Darnell Smith, and two new members: Dr. Cheikh Mboup and Keith Tickell. Smith, Mboup and Tickell officially began their new roles on October 1st. “Having a passionate and cause-driven board…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT Richard Forbes, Dalton Agency P 954.756.1782 E rforbes@daltonagency.com YMCA of Florida’s First Coast Hosts Inaugural Friday Night Lights with Over 1,000 Northeast Florida Residents Event at Daily’s Place celebrated organizations and individuals dedicated to strengthening the Y’s impact on the community JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – April…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT Maddi Walker, Dalton Agency P 904.398.5222 C 321.213.8650 E mwalker@daltonagency.com FIRST COAST YMCA ANNOUNCES NEW BRANCH IN DURBIN PARK NAMED IN HONOR OF THE PEYTON FAMILY JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – October 28, 2021 – Today, the First Coast YMCA announced its newest branch in Durbin Park…
Read MoreAt the First Coast YMCA, it is our most important work to create safe spaces for children and teens to play, to learn, to be healthy, to discover who they are and what they can achieve, to eat well and to give back. We are committed to doing everything we…
Read MoreThe Community First Cares Foundation AND Y combat social injustice through before and afterschool programming JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – December 11, 2020 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast and Community First Cares Foundation, the nonprofit philanthropic arm of Community First Credit Union, have launched an initiative to strengthen before and…
Read MoreConvenient health and wellness services for the whole family at the new Baptist HealthPlace at Nocatee Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 9, 2020 – Nocatee is now home to a unique, new health resource designed around the fitness, wellness, medical and therapeutic needs of people in living and working in the growing…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – October 20, 2020 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast is pleased to announce its newly elected Board Chair, Doug Baer, and the election of two new members to the Metropolitan Board of Directors; Crystal Freed and Josh Harrison. While adapting to the challenges brought on by…
Read MoreThe annual walk will be held virtually through October to unite First Coast residents in the fight to end breast cancer. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – October 5, 2020 – This fall, the American Cancer Society (ACS), in partnership with the First Coast YMCA, is encouraging First Coast residents to participate in…
Read MoreNASSAU COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2020) — UF Health Jacksonville and the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast cut the ribbon today on a new joint project in the heart of Wildlight in Nassau County, a combination rehabilitation facility and fitness center that will bring the latest innovations in healthy living…
Read MoreRiverfront park to serve as safe hub of outdoor activity for surrounding areas JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – SEPT. 21, 2020 –The First Coast YMCA is proud to announce the reopening of the newly enhanced Weaver Park located on the riverfront behind the Winston Family YMCA. During the COVID-19 pandemic, public, outdoor…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This Fall, High School 9:12 is partnering with the First Coast YMCA to pivot its traditional SAT and ACT preparation program online for the new school year. The evening classes will take place once a week beginning Sept. 24 ahead of the Nov. 7 SAT test date….
Read MoreHow do I reserve a swim spot? Locate the Reservations Self-Scheduler below. Select your branch from the dropdown menu. Enter your first and last name as they appear on your Y Membership Account. Enter your Date of Birth. Enter your Email Address and Phone Number. Note: This is the email…
Read MoreWe can’t wait to welcome your kiddos with lots of fun and engaging activities in a safe environment. How do I reserve a spot in KidZone? Locate the Reservations Self-Scheduler below. Select your branch from the dropdown menu. Enter your child’s first and last name as they appear on your…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – May 15, 2020 – The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast is pleased to reopen its facilities to First Coast members beginning Monday, May 25, 2020. Per an announcement today regarding the reopening of gyms across the state of Florida from Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), the Y is…
Read MoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – March 4, 2020 – Last night, the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast announced Patriot Transportation as the 2020 recipient of the E. William Nash, Jr. Legend Award for Corporate Partner of the Year. Presented at the 10th annual Y-Bash event to celebrate the Y’s impact on the…
Read MoreSince our founding in 1844, the Y has provided safe, welcoming spaces where people of diverse backgrounds can find resources and a supportive community to develop their talents and reach their full potential. We believe that in a diverse world, we are stronger when we are inclusive and our doors…
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