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YMCA of Central Ohio is forever grateful to receive a $250,000 grant from the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation! Funds will support our ever-growing street hockey programs. We're one of 27 organizations across the region to share the gifted $1.1 million. The CBJ Foundation is a constant supporter of our mission, especially with our Youth Development efforts.

NHL.com
Posted October 29, 2024

President & CEO Tony Collins was a guest on the 85th episode of The Small Nation Podcast. In this interview, Tony talks about everything from his personal YMCA experience growing up in Lancaster, the importance of community centers like the Y and year-round youth programs to YMCA of Central Ohio's evolution as a brand in recent years. 

Small Nation
Posted August 21, 2024

Manchester City visited the Whitehall Community Park YMCA during their off-season U.S. tour to host soccer clinics for 80 YMCA Day Camp kids.

NBC4
Posted August 2, 2024

Competitive pay, great environment, flexible schedule, rewarding…  Finding a job that checks all these boxes can sometimes be a challenge.  The YMCA of Central Ohio says they offer all these and more, and they are on a mission to find passionate folks to join their team.  Learn more about what they offer.

NBC4
Posted Jul 19, 2024

Mayor Andrew Ginther visited the Hilltop YMCA to see the difference that additional funding can make for youth and teens in Columbus. The Summer Teen Experience provides a safe space for teens to learn and form new friendships while school is out.

NBC4
Posted July 2, 2024

In February, Daytime Columbus reporter Gabrielle Phifer set out to learn how to swim. She took beginner classes at the YMCA of Central Ohio and is now sharing her progress from start to courageous finish!

NBC4
Posted May 21, 2024

Brandi Braun Al-Issa talks strategy, leadership and culture at the YMCA of Central Ohio with Cbuzz.

Cbuzz
Posted May 1, 2024

May is National Water Safety Month, and the YMCA of Central Ohio has tips for families ahead of the summer pool season!

NBC4 WCMH
Posted May 1, 2024

The Y's President and CEO, Tony Collins, tells his Y story on this episode of Conquering Columbus, LLC. 

Conquering Columbus
Posted April 24, 2024

More than 60% of children in Franklin County are not ready for kindergarten. YMCA programs are making a difference in that statistic, with 90% of children leaving Y programs kindergarten-ready. What makes the YMCA of Central Ohio different? A mom explains her experience, and a teacher explains the steps parents and caregivers can take.

NBC4 WCMH
Posted March 31, 2024

Kids gain powerful skills when parents invest in a summer camp experience. Marci Hasty, Executive Director of Camping Services at the YMCA of Central Ohio, explains how children gain a new understanding of ways to live, work and play within their community through their summer camp experiences.

Columbus Monthly
Posted March 29, 2024

Two adults who take swim lessons at the YMCA of Central Ohio explain why and how they overcame their fear, showing us all that it's never too late to learn a life-saving skill.

NBC4
Posted February 27, 2024

President & CEO Tony Collins contributes to a Panel of Experts for the introduction of the 2024 Columbus Business First Workforce Development Guide.

Columbus Business First
Posted February 23, 2024

The YMCA of Central Ohio's partnership with the Children's Hunger Alliance is helping kids in and around Columbus thrive. With grocery prices still sky-high, families rely on the Y as the largest provider of child care in the state to keep kids fed and thriving academically.

NBC4
Posted February 9, 2024

The YMCA of Central Ohio gives you some of the most helpful tips to keep in mind while striving to meet those New Year's resolutions.

NBC4
Posted January 5, 2024

A former teacher shares love and joy with children experiencing homelessness by helping them celebrate their birthdays at YMCA Van Buren Center.

NBC4
Posted November 27, 2023

The Pickaway County Family YMCA has partnered with OhioHealth Berger and Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center to create a sports medicine classroom at the Y.

Circleville Herald
Posted Oct 11, 2023

The YMCA's Outdoor Inclusive Adventures works to celebrate all abilities and is a wheelchair friendly event.

MyFox28
Posted Sept 10, 2023

The Hilltop Early Learning Center is one of the Best Neighborhood Impact projects in Columbus Business First’s inaugural Building Columbus Awards.

Columbus Business First
Posted Sept 2, 2023

Several YMCA locations across Central Ohio are hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets' youth hockey clinics for free.

WBNS 10TV
Posted August 19, 2023

Ohio State Senator Stephanie Kunze visited the Pickaway County Family YMCA to take a first-hand look at the impact of the Children’s Hunger Alliance food program.

Circleville Herald 
Posted July 25, 2023

Columbus Business First shared its annual list of most-admired executives in Central Ohio. Tony Collins, the CEO of the YMCA of Central Ohio, was awarded the C-Suite award for leadership in the nonprofit sector.

Columbus Business First
Posted July 27, 2023