Press Release

Rochester, NY — For more than 170 years, the YMCA of Greater Rochester has made it its mission to provide a place where people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can come together and find connection.

Painted Post, NY – The Y at Watson Woods is excited to announce another new feature on property for guests and the community to enjoy thanks to support from two great community partners – bike trails and safe access to existing walking paths.

Painted Post, NY – A new partnership between two community-focused organizations is laying the groundwork for generations to come. The Y at Watson and GST BOCES are collaborating on a project that gives students crucial hands-on experience while supporting the mission of the YMCA of Greater Rochester.

Penfield, NY – The YMCA of Greater Rochester was honored to welcome Governor Kathy Hochul to our brand-new Irene Skalny Childcare Center at the Eastside Family YMCA, sharing with her the critical need for quality care in a childcare desert. 

Rochester, NY - Basketball was invented at the YMCA more than 130 years ago with a simple idea: use sport to bring people together through movement, teamwork and healthy competition.

Rochester, NY – The YMCA of Greater Rochester is proud to announce the next chapter of service at The Lewis Street YMCA Neighborh

ROCHESTER, NY - The YMCA of Greater Rochester is responding to help the more than 200,000 neighbors right here in our service region who are impacted by the SNAP crisis. Food insecurity touches so many: our members and those in communities we serve.

ROCHESTER, NY – At the heart of the YMCA of Greater Rochester is community – the community we serve and create across our locations. Both service and creation of community is on full display at The Lewis Street YMCA Neighborhood Center, especially during our annual Lockdown on Violence event.

ROCHESTER, NY – Every year, the YMCA of Greater Rochester helps thousands of children learn how to swim, but the need to learn isn’t limited to children. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than half of adults in the U.S. have never taken a formal swim lesson.