Raising Awareness During Diabetes Awareness Month

Posted on by Victoria Stilson

Did you know that of the 88 million Americans who have prediabetes, less than 16 percent are aware they have it? November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the YMCA of Greater Erie is encouraging Erie residents to understand their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and the steps to take to prevent the […]

Refresh Healthy Habits this School Year

Posted on by Victoria Stilson

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as children and families start their new school year routines, it’s a perfect time to reflect and refresh your family’s healthy habits. As families settle into new school-year routines this month, The YMCA of Greater Erie is offering tips to help families incorporate healthy eating and physical activity […]

New Member Checklist

Free Meals, Recreation and Learn to Swim Program for kids begins June 14. Memberships Join Today Now that you are a member of the YMCA, here are a few things to help you get the most out of your Y experience. Schedule a Tour (if you haven’t had one yet) Get familiar with your Y […]

Policies

Registration for our Winter Programs opens to Members on December 26th. Memberships Join Today Annual Membership Renewals A renewal notice will be mailed to you approximately one month prior to your renewal date. Note that memberships paid for by monthly bank draft will not require a renewal notice and are continuous until cancellation.  Membership Cancellations […]

engeloneill – Summer Camp

Child Care Enroll Today FIND YOUR FRIENDS. FIND YOUR FUN. FIND YOUR Y. At Y day camp, your kids will make new friends and have tons of fun as they explore new adventures each day. Y Day Camps are geared to children entering grades K-6. To begin the enrollment process, which places your child on […]

ECRSSA

ECRSSA Support and services for those re-entering a law-abiding life. Includes a client mentor and faith-based community mentoring. Job training, employment, education, medical/mental health care. Registration for our Winter Programs opens to Members on December 26th. About ECRSSA The Erie County Re-Entry Services and Support Alliance (ECRSSA) is a component to Erie County’s crime reduction […]

USE THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR TO REFRESH YOUR HEALTHY HABITS AS A FAMILY

Posted on Updated on by Victoria Stilson

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as children and families start their new school-year routines, it’s a perfect time to reflect and refresh your family’s healthy habits. As families settle into new school-year routines this month, The YMCA of Greater Erie is offering tips to help families in the Erie Community incorporate healthy eating […]

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES FOR OVER 175 YEARS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE Y

Posted on by Victoria Stilson

On June 6, the YMCA marks 177 years as a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through programs and services designed to foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Here are five past notable events and achievements that demonstrate the Y’s commitment to the communities it serves: 1. American Institutions: Celebrations such as Father’s Day, […]

YMCA Produce Distribution Resumes

Posted on by Tammy Roche

Erie, PA – The YMCA of Greater Erie will resume, temporarily, its partnership with the USDA to connect families to free fresh produce due to an extension of additional grant funds. The produce boxes will be distributed to families during the Y’s regularly scheduled meal distribution for children. Please note that the produce boxes are […]

YMCA Partners with USDA to Connect Families to Fresh Produce

Posted on by Tammy Roche

Erie, PA – The YMCA of Greater Erie has partnered with the USDA to connect families to free fresh produce. The produce boxes will be distributed to families during the Y’s regularly scheduled meal distribution for children. Please note that the produce boxes are only available during the schedule below, but meals follow an expanded […]