CAMP FITCH ON WFMJ
March 7, 2025
CAMP FITCH REGISTRATION OPEN NOW Youngstown, Oh- March 5th 2025 – The spring season that’s on the way brings on planning for parents and caretakers. It’s
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THE YMCA OF YOUNGSTOWN
‘FIVE SQUARED’ GETS ‘POSTSCRIPT’ AT Y – The Vindicator
February 28, 2025
Youngstown, Oh – “FIVE Squared” is getting a “PostScript” at the Davis Family YMCA. (January 30th, 2025) For a decade the “Five Squared” art show
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YMCA KICKS OFF NEW ART SHOW IN BOARDMAN (WKBN)
February 28, 2025
Boardman, OH (WKBN) – YMCA of Youngstown’s Art Show (February, 2) The community gathered on Sunday for a new art show in Boardman. The PostScript
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Youngstown Foundation Approves $200,000 Grant For Downtown YMCA – WFMJ
February 28, 2025
Youngstown, Oh – Youngstown Foundation approves $983,000 in grants including $200,000 for the downtown YMCA (Tuesday, January 28th) The Youngstown Foundation has announced over
Read More »Healthy Living Starts at the YMCA – WKBN
February 28, 2025
Youngstown, Ohio (WKBN), Get back into Healthy Living at the YMCA. (Feb 3rd, 2025) A healthy start is a perfect goal no matter what age
Read More »Staffing Updates at the Y
September 14, 2023
“With the changing of the guard as Beth Scheller begins her President/CEO position, there are more exciting changes coming to the YMCA of Youngstown’s Senior
Read More »Central Locker Room Renovation
September 7, 2023
Central Locker Rooms Refresh We are excited to announce that work on the girl’s/family locker room will start on September 11, 2023, with the reopening
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BETH SCHELLER NAMED CEO OF YMCA OF YOUNGSTOWN
July 5, 2023
Youngstown, Ohio – The YMCA of Youngstown Board of Trustees has selected Beth Scheller as the organization’s next chief executive officer. Scheller will begin her
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WKBN Covers the Davis Family YMCA – Local YMCAs Are So Much More Than Gyms
June 26, 2023
Youngstown, Ohio (WKBN) – If you think of the YMCA as a place just to swim or work out, you’re selling it – and yourself-short.
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Youngstown RESPECT League Kicks Off Season Featured on WKBN
June 5, 2023
Youngstown, Ohio (WKBN), A basketball league created to help reduce violence is up and rolling for its third year. The R.E.S.P.E.C.T. League was created in
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“When I Was a Stranger” sculpture dedication at the Downtown YMCA
May 8, 2023
WFNJ ran a news story for the “When I Was a Stranger” sculpture dedication. This is a link to the video of that story. https://www.wfmj.com/clip/15390663/downtown-ymca-sculpture-dedication
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YMCA OF YOUNGSTOWN NAMES D’AUNDRAY (DRE) BROWN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HISTORIC CENTRAL Y
May 3, 2023
D’Aundray (Dre) Brown has been selected to be the Central YMCA’s Executive Director beginning April 5, 2023. Dre has served as Sports & Recreation Director for the
Read More »NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR D’AUNDRAY (DRE) BROWN FEATURED ON WFMJ
April 5, 2023
Central YMCA names D’Aundray ‘Dre’ Brown as Executive Director The Central YMCA in Downtown Youngstown has named D’Aundray “Dre” Brown as its new Executive Director
Read More »The Business Journal Highlights Our New Executive Director D/Aundray (Dre) Brown
April 5, 2023
YMCA Names Brown Executive Director of Historic Central Y YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – D’Aundray (Dre) Brown has been selected as executive director of the YMCA Central
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New APC and Downtown Central Y Member Offering Videos & Interviews on WFMJ.com
April 5, 2023
The YMCA of Youngstown was featured on WFMJ NBC 21. We are so proud of all that our Athletic Performance Center (APC) has to offer
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YMCA’S ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CENTER FEATURED ON WFMJ
March 16, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN YMCA OPENS NEW ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CENTER March 6th, 2023 : Programs are offered for children ages 6 and up and adults of all ages. The
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YMCA’S NEW ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CENTER FEATURED IN METRO MONTHLY
March 16, 2023
YMCA’S NEW ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CENTER TO SERVE ALL SKILL LEVELS March 6, 2023 : The YMCA of Youngstown is announcing the opening of it’s new
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City Opening 4 Health Improvement Zones (Y on the Fly Buses)
December 13, 2022
Youngstown, The city’s health district announced the four locations – one on each side of Youngstown – where it will locate it’s health improvement zones.
Read More »Youngstown City Health Department to Introduce Health Improvement Zones
December 13, 2022
The Youngstown City Health Department is set to introduce health improvement zones within the city. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) developed Ohio Health Improvement
Read More »YMCA Now Offering Free Memberships to Foster Families, Kinship Givers.
August 29, 2022
(WKBN) The YMCA is partnering with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to offer free memberships for certified foster homes and approved kinship
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Central YMCA Day Campers Take Part in Local STEM Program
July 21, 2022
‘Summer of Solar’ Brightens Futures for Children Youngstown- Students participating in the Summer of Solar might not have discovered the light bulb, but they learned
Read More »YMCA Receives Grant for Y on the Fly
July 18, 2022
YMCA of Youngstown, Direction Home Awarded ARP Funding YMCA of Youngstown, Direction Home will expand community programs. Two community organizations in Mahoning County have been
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Central YMCA’s New Respect League Represented in the Vindicator
April 25, 2022
Youngstown, Ohio – Central YMCA’s Respect Basketball league was highlighted recently in The Vindicator. Randy Nuby recently retired from coaching sports such as basketball and football
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YMCA OF YOUNGSTOWN HONORS BLACK HISTORY
March 9, 2022
YMCA of Youngstown Honored Black History During League Basketball Games February 26, 2022 – The history of the YMCA similar to the history of the
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Youngstown Leaders’ Holiday Outreach
January 5, 2022
Youngstown’s very own Mr. and Mrs. Claus delivered gifts to kids impacted by violence who are in need of extra support this holiday season. Youngstown
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YMCA Helping Children with No-Cost Programs
January 5, 2022
Youngstown, Ohio- YMCA Helping Eligible Children with No-Cost Programs. The YMCA of Youngstown has partnered with Mahoning County Job and Family Services for a Temporary
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Pursuing Remote and In-Person Fitness Goals in 2022
January 5, 2022
The YMCA of Youngstown is offering free access to its video platform, YMCA360.org, for a limited time. The website has group exercise classes, youth sports training,
Read More »Here Comes Santa Claus Huge Success
January 3, 2022
The YMCA of Youngstown’s Annual Event Provides Happiness to Local Families December 18th, 2021 (Youngstown, OH) The YMCA of Youngstown holds an annual event called
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Terry Rozier Foundation Coat Giveaway, YMCA of Youngstown Central Location
December 22, 2021
December 20, 2021 Youngstown, OH (The Business Journal) The Terry Rozier Foundation headed up by Rozier’s mother Gina Tucker provided about 100 underprivileged children in
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Nikki Murray is this week’s Hometown Hero
December 10, 2021
December 8th, 2021 Boardman, Ohio (WYTV) Nikki Murray the youth and teen director at the Davis Center YMCA, was recently featured on WYTV ABC 33’s
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Giving Tuesday, The YMCA of Youngstown teaming up with the community
December 9, 2021
November 30, 2021 Boardman, Ohio (WKBN) Laura Dooley was featured recently on WKBN to shine light on the recent fundraising efforts for Giving Tuesday. The
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YMCA Swimmers Looking Towards Nationals in March
December 8, 2021
Nov. 26, 2021 Local YMCA Swimmers making a splash at the national level The YMCA of Youngstown’s swim team has big goals to qualify multiple
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Yorks, DeBartolo Corp. to Match Donations to the YMCA on Giving Tuesday
November 23, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Giving Tuesday, this year celebrated Nov. 30, is a global day celebrating philanthropy and generosity. And this Giving Tuesday, the YMCA of
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TANF Grant Program Partnering With The YMCA of Youngstown
November 23, 2021
The YMCA of Youngstown has partnered with Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services for a grant agreement. Eligible Mahoning County families (200% of
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2021 Health Fair
October 5, 2021
YMCA OF YOUNGSTOWN HOSTS ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR The Central YMCA in downtown Youngstown is proud to again be hosting their annual Health Fair on Tuesday,
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BIKWIL Art Show
October 5, 2021
The Davis Family YMCA is hosting its annual But I Know What I Like art show from October 8 -November 12, with the Opening Reception on
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Youngstown Lifeguard Academy Creates Environments for Underserved Youth to Thrive
August 5, 2021
With summer at its peak, keeping individuals safe while swimming can be a concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), each year, about 4,000 people
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Beth Scheller Women in Business Recognition
July 23, 2021
We would like to congratulate our very own Beth Scheller, the Chief Operating Officer here at the YMCA of Youngstown. She was recently recognized as
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FREE 3-WEEK SUMMER CHALLENGE LAUNCHES JULY 12 NATIONWIDE
June 30, 2021
Free 3-Week Summer Challenge Launches July 12 Nationwide, Rediscover sunshine, optimism, and what it means to live Summer Out Loud Youngstown, Ohio (June 23, 2021)
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Armstrong $30,000 Grant Supports the Davis Family YMCA
June 30, 2021
Armstrong $30,000 Grant Supports the Davis Family YMCA, Providing Funding for Youth Memberships The Davis Family YMCA has received a $30,000 grant from Armstrong. The
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YMCA 12 Rounds Fundraising Event 2021
June 30, 2021
The YMCA of Youngstown held a successful fundraising event raising over $18,000 supporting kids, teens, and families. A big thanks to Meri Fetkovich, Celemate Franklin,
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YMCA Golf League’s 96 Year Old History
May 4, 2021
96-years of consecutive history! Arnold Palmer: “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated” Ben Hogan: “The most important shot in golf is the next one”
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Respect Basketball League – D’Aundray Brown
April 22, 2021
The YMCA of Youngstown’s own D’Aundray Brown was recently interviewed as the Respect basketball league began. This program positively impacts the lives of at-risk young
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Beth Scheller Joining the Child Protection & Aquatics Safety Thought Leader Cohort
April 21, 2021
Youngstown Ohio — The YMCA of Youngstown’s very own Beth Scheller, the Chief Operating Officer, has been chosen to represent the YMCA Movement as a
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5 Days of Action
April 13, 2021
ADULTS COMING TOGETHER TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE Promoting child protection during COVID-19 Youngstown, Ohio – YMCA of Youngstown is participating in the Five
Read More »Oh Wow Donates STEM Kits to the YMCA
April 6, 2021
Youngstown Ohio, March 3rd, 2021 — The Central YMCA of Youngstown is excited to announce a generous donation by OH WOW!, an anchor and economic
Read More »RESPECT BASKETBALL LEAGUE COMES TO THE YMCA OF YOUNGSTOWN
March 28, 2021
The YMCA of Youngstown is proud to support and host the Respect Basketball League starting April 17th. The league will be targeting at-risk young men
Read More »2020 BUSINESS JOURNAL GROWTH REPORT
March 23, 2021
In 2020 the YMCA of Youngstown celebrated 137 years of service and impact to our communities. However, this year was like no other. For the
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CENTRAL YMCA WELCOMES D’AUNDRAY BROWN, SPORTS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
March 3, 2021
The Central YMCA’s leadership team is excited to welcome D’Aundray Brown as the new Sports & Recreation Director. Mr. Brown was born and raised in
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SHAWN ARMSTRONG ON BRAIN GAIN
February 22, 2021
Shawn Armstrong, Central YMCA Executive Director, was featured on the Brain Gain Youngstown Leadership Series podcast. A Youngstown native, Armstrong took over as executive director in February
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Joe Wolnik
- jwolnik@youngstownymca.org
- 330-599-7326
James Moelk
- jmoelk@youngstownymca.org