Improving Neighborhoods

Free Meals, Recreation and Learn to Swim Program for kids begins June 14. Support Donate Volunteer Improving Neighborhoods An abundance of research links neighborhood conditions to health including socialization, physical activity, safety, access to food, employment and more. Glenwood is one of two “middle” neighborhoods defined as healthy enough not to need emergency intervention, but […]

Reclaiming Health

Free Meals, Recreation and Learn to Swim Program for kids begins June 14. Support Donate Volunteer Reclaiming Health We are more aware of our health than ever before. We’re realizing that staying fit isn’t just about looking good. We want to feel well enough to play with our kids, enjoy a hobby, walk down the […]

Donate

YOU ARE ESSENTIAL Our neighbors in Erie County need us now more than ever during this challenging time Donate By keeping the doors open and the services flowing, you’re keeping youth safe, learning and healthy. Find out how you can help here. You Can Help Us Reach our $100,000 Goal Video Stories of Impact Our […]

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

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 […]

YMCA RECEIVES GRANT FOR TEACHING KITCHEN

Erie, PA – The YMCA of Greater Erie, a vital nonprofit organization, has received an $11,000 grant from the Erie County Gaming and Revenue Authority to install a teaching kitchen within the Community Learning Center at the downtown Y at 31 West 10th Street. “This grant will help us to install a functional kitchen including […]

Heritage Club

Free Meals, Recreation and Learn to Swim Program for kids begins June 14. Support Leave Your Legacy YMCA Heritage Club The YMCA Heritage Club is a group of individuals, couples and families that have made a lasting investment in our community through their commitment to the YMCA Endowment Fund.  Members of the Heritage Club have […]

Leaving Your Legacy

Free Meals, Recreation and Learn to Swim Program for kids begins June 14. Support Leave Your Legacy Many Options For Leaving Your Legacy Your gift tells the Y story to future generations by showing that planned giving creates opportunities where they are most needed: through enrichment of the Y right here in Erie.  Before making […]

Global Widgets

Urgent Update Our Downtown location will be without water on Friday, March 22nd from 6am-8am. Contact Area We’re here for you Childcare Accordions Applications/Parent Handbook for DayCare, Traditional Preschool & School-Age Programs To begin the enrollment process, click the button below for enrollment (daycare/childcare, traditional PreK/Preschool, Pre-K Counts, School-Age, Summer Camp). Begin Enrollment   Download […]

Pre-K Counts

Child Care Pre-K Counts Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. The Pre-K Counts program makes quality Pre-Kindergarten programs available to Pennsylvania residents at no cost to qualifying families. The Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program makes quality pre-kindergarten programs available to Pennsylvania residents at no cost to qualifying families.  It is funded through a grant from […]

YMCA of Greater Erie Offers Summer Food Program to Serve Up Summer

Erie, PA – To ensure that fewer kids and teens go hungry this summer, the YMCA of Greater Erie is offering a free Meals for Kids Program, thanks to a grant from the Walmart. Combining food and fun, the program will provide nutritious meals plus activities to keep kids’ minds and bodies active. The program […]