Community Outreach

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.

YMCA, MONROE COUNTY PARTNER ON VACCINE CLINICS FOUR YMCA LOCATIONS OFFER VACCINES TO PUBLIC Rochester, NY – The YMCA of Greater Rochester is partnering with Monroe County Department of Public Health to help make vaccines more accessible to people throughout the greater Rochester area.

YMCA ASSISTING CITY RESIDENTS WITH COVID-19 VACCINATION SIGN UPS Rochester, NY – A COVID-19 vaccination clinic has been announced in the former Kodak Hawkeye parking lot at 1345 St. Paul Street in Rochester.

YMCA TO LAUNCH NEW SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Rochester, NY – Beginning June 1, 2020 our new enrichment program will offer school-age children in the community a safe space to meet their social, emotional, and academic needs. The Y welcomes the opportunity to help students build relationships with each other and our staff.

CRITICAL SERVICE STORIES THE MISSION TO SERVE ALL REMAINS While our facilities may be closed for regular services, the YMCA of Greater Rochester is very much open for good, providing childcare for essential workers and partnering with Foodlink to feed those in need and the Red Cross to host blood drives.

YMCA RECEIVES GRANT TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANT TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR THOSE IN NEED Thank you for your interest. We are no longer accepting applications. If you require assistance, please contact 211. Most everyone at some time in their life will struggle to make ends meet.

YMCA EXPANDING PROGRAM SERVICES TO PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES NEW DIVERSE ABILITY SWIM LESSONS OFFERED FOR ADULTS Every Monday evening, you’ll find Jacqueline Johnson in the pool at the Westside Family YMCA.