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(Norristown, PA, October 27, 2022) Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) and YMCA of Greater Erie announced a partnership aimed at increasing fitness and training opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities, which went into effect as of September 30th, 2022. Both organizations share a similar mission that prioritizes working to improve the quality of life and well-being […]
A round table discussion was recently held at our Eastside location by members who are breast cancer survivors. Members Carol Dolak, Justina Bailey, Kate Chalupczynski, and Peggy Lucas discussed their journeys after their diagnoses. Kate shared specifically how the Y helped her through this time: Tears were in her eyes as she described the compassion and […]
Erie, PA –Punt, Pass & Kick USA, Inc. (PPK) will host division youth events at the YMCA of Greater Erie’s Eastside location on Saturday, Oct. 8. PPK creates a lively and engaging forum for boys and girls ages 6-15 to compete individually against their peers in football skills. PPK is divided into local and regional […]
Fall Program Registration Opens to Members on September 25th. Support Donate Volunteer Nourishing Bodies Investing in our young people, particularly those who are farther from opportunity, is key to Erie’s economic mobility and breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. 1 in 5 Erie County children are at risk of going hungry. 1 in 5 children […]
Free Meals, Recreation and Learn to Swim Program for kids begins June 14. Support Donate Volunteer Fostering Learning Ever wonder what really happens in high-quality infant-toddler-preschool classrooms? The research is in, and it proves that the best early childhood programs provide safe and nurturing environments while ensuring children develop in all domains: physical, social, emotional, […]
Erie, PA – March 21, 2022- Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death among children under age 14; and, for some racial and ethnic groups, accidental drowning death rates are even higher. The YMCA of Greater Erie (the Y) is providing free swimming lessons to third-fifth grade students at Edison Elementary School with […]
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, […]
The Highmark QUAD Games was committed to providing safe, virtual events during the 2020/21 series and it has paid off! With just under 200 registered participants they received their biggest surprise with the latest virtual ski/snowshoe registrant – Kikkan Randall – USA Ski Team Gold Medalist from the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. Highmark QUAD Director […]
Program Donate Volunteer Building Potential The Y is closing the academic achievement gap with pilot programs that improve students’ educational readiness, engagement and outcomes while helping them grow emotionally and physically, too. What we’ve accomplished To slow the spread of COVID-19, and in compliance with Governor Tom Wolf’s recent order, the YMCA of Greater Erie […]
We know the challenges facing families and local schools that’s why we’re asking you to help pitch in by providing the following “most needed” items for local school families to help maintain a healthy environment at their homes and at school. We know that all schools are in need, however, this particular collection will benefit […]
The Highmark Quad – The Virtual EditionWhen The Quad Father started the first Games in 1983 his goal was create the region’s premier fitness program with four year-round events designed to keep you and your family in great shape; while having fun. That mission will not change in 2020! It just may look a little […]
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 […]
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