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 Branch in the 19th Ward. “We are proud to be ...

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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. “In partnership with philanthropic supporters and the community, the Center ...

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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 will be transferred to the Center for Youth. The Monroe ...

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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 attended a ribbon-cutting that was held in one of the ...

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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 and summer science, technology, engineering and math programs. The YMCA ...

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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 of the State of New York, the funding helps close ...

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