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17 local High School Students recruited by the YMCA of Coastal Georgia receive $10,000 HSF Scholarship
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on May 15, 2012 - 3:07pmThe 2012 recipients of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Georgia Opportunities Scholarship were recently selected and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia is proud to announce that 17 of these high school students came from counties in the association’s district.
YMCA of Coastal Georgia Encourages the Community to Play and Learn at Healthy Kids Day®, April 28
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on April 9, 2012 - 4:45pmOn April 28, the YMCA of Coastal Georgia is celebrating Healthy Kids Day® with a free community event for kids and families in Coastal Georgia. More than 1,900 Ys across the country are taking part in the celebration, meant to kick start physical activity and learning throughout the summer – a critical out-of-school time for kids.
YMCA of Coastal Georgia Chosen to Host Major National Event in Savannah
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on March 27, 2012 - 4:18pmAfter placing a bid, the YMCA of Coastal Georgia received the exciting news that they were selected by the YMCA of the USA to host the 2013 YMCA Gymnastics National Championship & Festival.
March 27 is Diabetes Alert Day
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on March 23, 2012 - 2:03pmThe YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is helping people in Coastal Georgia stave off developing type 2 diabetes
Tuesday, March 27 is Diabetes Alert Day, and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia wants residents of Greater Savannah to learn their risk for type 2 diabetes and take action to prevent it.
YMCA of Coastal Ga. holds annual meeting
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on March 23, 2012 - 9:35amRICHMOND HILL, GA (WTOC) - The YMCA of Coastal Georgia held its 157th Annual Meeting on March 20, at the Richmond Hill City Center.
The meeting focused on recapping the recent work of the Y along with looking ahead to the future, the nomination of new volunteer leaders and a salute to retiring board members, exceptional volunteers, and staff.
YMCA of Coastal Georgia Launches Priceless Gifts, its’ Annual Community Support Campaign
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on January 30, 2012 - 11:36amFunds Raised wil help residents of the Coastal Empire learn, grow, and thrive
Every day, the YMCA of Coastal Georgia serves as a gathering place for the community. Kids pour in after school to play and do homework. Seniors meet for luncheons, group activities and to connect with one another. Teens gather for programs such as Teen Achievers and learn valuable career and college readiness skills. Adults come to a place where they have the time to focus on their personal wellness and health.
YMCA of Coastal Georgia Receives Grants From YMCA of the USA to Expand Early Childhood and Afterschool Programs For Local Hispanic and Latino Families
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on January 17, 2012 - 10:58am[SAVANNAH, January 13, 2012] – YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the resource office for the nation’s 2,700 YMCAs, has awarded the YMCA of Coastal Georgia two grants totaling $350,000 to expand its afterschool programs for Hispanic and Latino families residing in the Greater Savannah community. The grants will also help the Y further develop its early learning readiness model to better support Hispanic family members, friends, and neighbors who serve as informal caregivers of young children.
New Year, New You
Submitted by Aaron Karpas on January 6, 2012 - 2:17pmNew Year, New You
Start the new year off right by making your wellness a priority!
Run one, Run them all
Submitted by Jacqueline Henry on January 4, 2012 - 11:14amThe Critz Tybee Run Fest is fast approaching and as one of the event sponsors, the YMCA wants to make sure you’re ready. Whether you would like to participate in a race or volunteer, we encourage you to join in this fun community event. The run fest consists of 5 races each race featuring a different distance, you can choose to run one or run them all. The event kicks off Friday February 3rd at 6 pm with the 5K and Kiddie Run and continues Saturday morning with a 10K, ½ marathon, 2.8 Mile Beach Run, and the YMCA’s 1 Mile Fun Run.
10-10-10 New Years Challenge!
Submitted by Kim on January 4, 2012 - 10:33am
Challenge yourself this new year! Drop 10 lbs in 10 wks for $10, register today at the front desk!
