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YMCA opens Resource Center for aging adults at 19th Ward facility
Oct 27, 2021

YMCA opens Resource Center for aging adults at 19th Ward facility

In partnership with the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes, the YMCA of Greater Rochester has opened a Resource Center for aging adults at its Southwest Family […]

YMCA opens Center for Equity
Sep 29, 2020

YMCA opens Center for Equity

The YMCA of Greater Rochester on Tuesday officially opened its YMCA Center for Equity at Lewis Street. “The change goes beyond the name,” said YMCA President and CEO George Romell. […]

Men looking to restart an exercise regimen should do so gradually
Aug 3, 2020

YMCA to close two branches

The YMCA of Greater Rochester Inc. plans to shutter two branches as a result of stagnant membership growth and effects of COVID-19 on the economy, although one of those branches […]

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Sep 30, 2019

Schottland Family Branch YMCA opens

The long-awaited, $45 million Schottland Family Branch of the YMCA of Greater Rochester opened Monday amid much fanfare. As hundreds of individuals swam, ran or played ball, dozens of others […]

YMCA earns grant for STEM programs
Sep 5, 2018

YMCA earns grant for STEM programs

The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation has announced its cohort for STEM 2035, a $5.5 million initiative through which grant funding and technical assistance will be provided to existing afterschool […]

Pittsford YMCA receives $1 million boost
Jul 23, 2018

Pittsford YMCA receives $1 million boost

The YMCA of Greater Rochester’s new Pittsford location has received a $1 million infusion to support community health and wellness. Secured by Sen. Rich Funke, R-Perinton, from the Dormitory Authority […]