April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As part of our commitment to protecting the children in our community, we’re participating in the Five Days of Action – a week-long campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and empower and equip us all to prevent it. By taking part in…
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 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 MoreFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SAFETY AT CAMP What is the Y doing to keep my child safe at camp? At the Y, our priority is always on the health and safety of your child. In addition to the many steps we take every day to protect the health of our guests,…
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