Our Y Stories

According to a study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics, approximately 15.3 million children in the United States, or one in five, are unable to access the basic school supplies necessary for their academic activities. This challenge is even more pronounced among children from low-income families, with nearly 25.4% facing these shortages.

We are thrilled to spotlight our valued partner, Audacy, for their incredible support and dedication to our community. This July, Audacy provided additional promotional support, helping us collect hundreds of donated school supplies for children in need in our area.

As summer winds down, we start to think about our new academic year schedules. In addition to taking care of those around you, may we suggest you take some time for yourself?

We are proud of the more than 100 kids who participated in last month's We Run This City program. The We Run This City (WRTC) Youth Marathon Program is a collaboration between the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and the Cleveland Marathon.

As you prepare to celebrate dad on June 18, you may be surprised to learn Father’s Day began at the YMCA. It was founded in Spokane, WA, at the YMCA in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd, whose father, William Jackson Smart, had raised six children on his own.

Discover a pathway to a healthier lifestyle with the YMCA of Greater Cleveland's Diabetes Prevention Program. As we bid farewell to spring, seize the last opportunity until fall to embark on this transformative journey. Two new classes are set to commence this month, offering members the chance to make meaningful, sustainable changes.