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It is often said that the United States is a nation of newcomers. Typically characterized as individuals born in another country, millions of newcomers (also known as immigrants) have settled in the U.S. over the last several hundred years. Newcomers come to the U.S. for various reasons, including students, permanent residents, temporary workers and refugees.

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland Board of Directors at its August 1, 2024, meeting elected LaRese Purnell as chair. He will serve a two-year term. Purnell replaces 2022-2024 chair Michael Dostal, who will remain on the board.

Natisha Bowling, YMCA of Greater Cleveland Senior Vice President of Youth Development, was interviewed by NEO Parent Magazine for an article titled “3 tips for finding the right before and after-school programs for Northeast Ohio kids.” The article appeared in the publication’s September 2024 edition. This article was adapted from that piece.

Active Aging Month encourages seniors to be more active in their health and well-being. At the Y, we sincerely believe your best life does not have to be behind you.   

Whether you are looking for a great part-time job or career as a professional lifeguard, the YMCA of Greater Cleveland Lifeguard program is the place to begin! You'll learn the skills you need for lifeguarding through classroom activities, group discussions, online e-learning, and hands-on practice.

Do you want to lose weight, keep it off and increase your physical activity? Let’s face it: we’d all do it if change were easy. You’ve spent years developing habits you can’t expect to change overnight. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program gives you the skills you need and the support you deserve to make lasting healthy lifestyle changes.