Author: Michelle Moore

First Coast YMCA Elects New Board of Directors Chair, Additional Members

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…

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YMCA of Florida’s First Coast Hosts Inaugural Friday Night Lights

FOR 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…

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Child Sex Abuse Prevention

At 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…

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Baptist HealthPlace at Nocatee Now Open

Convenient 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…

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First Coast YMCA Elects New Metropolitan Board of Directors

JACKSONVILLE, 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…

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UF Health and YMCA Cut Ribbon on New Rehab and Fitness Center

NASSAU 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…

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Winston Family YMCA Invites Community to Newly Enhanced Weaver Park

Riverfront 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…

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Swim Reservations

How 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…

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KidZone Reservations

We 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…

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Celebrating African-American History

Since 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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