Community Outreach

Women make up the majority of the workforce at the YMCA of Greater Rochester, playing a vital role in what happens every day across our Association. Recently, staff came together to create the Women’s Employee Resource Group (ERG) to advocate, mentor, and be a resource for one another.

Wednesdays at our Maplewood Family YMCA have become a fixture in recent months. The Lifespan Lily Cafe has become home to Foodlink’s Teaching Kitchen and the members could not be happier about it. 

Campership Affording Students Amazing Opportunities Brighton, NY – Camp can be a lifechanging experience for children or teens. It can be especially impactful when those children and teens are dealing with heavy burdens beyond their years.

YMCA HOLDING BATHING SUIT COLLECTION DRIVE SUITS TO BE GIVEN TO CHILDREN, TEENS IN MAPLEWOOD FAMILY YMCA’S SAFETY AROUND WATER PROGRAM The Maplewood Family YMCA has been offering the YMCA of the USA’s Safety Around Water program 

YMCA Bringing Free Classes Back to Parcel 5 Classes July 5-August 25 7-8 am Tuesdays and Thursdays Yoga with Joan N.  6-7 pm Tuesdays Zumba with Laurie N.  6-7 pm Thursdays Zumba Strong with S

PARTNERSHIP WITH AIRLINE ALLOWS YMCA TO SERVE EVEN MORE Rochester, NY – The YMCA is an essential part of the fabric of the community. And to be able to serve our community in the best way possible, we rely on partnerships – both with our members and organizations.

FREE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TRAIN, HIRE NEXT GENERATION OF LIFEGUARDS Rochester, NY – The YMCA of Greater Rochester is pleased to announce a new program intended to prepare the next generation of lifeguards. Aquatics Academy: Teen Leadership P

LOVE FOR LEWIS STREET COLLECTION Y MEMBER, VOLUNTEERS TEAM UP TO SUPPORT CENTER FOR EQUITY At the Y, we are more than just a gym; we are a cause-driven organization. Being able to give back and support our community is a big part of what we do. And we are proud when we see our members, staff and volunteers living out the mission, too.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE YMCA, LEWIS STREET COMMUNITY COMMITTEE COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES Let’s make sure students have what they need to start the year off strong as they head back to school this fall.