Our Y Stories

Do you know someone who would benefit from a Y membership? Tell them they can visit any Greater Cleveland YMCA branch on Wednesdays in February to try us out for free. If they join that day, we will eliminate the joiner fee! Spread the word! All a visitor needs to do is check in at our reception desk and they will be good to go!

There was great excitement at our YMCA of Greater Cleveland Y-Club location at the Warrensville Heights Elementary School when Santa came to town!

A tummy full of healthy food. A cup of physical activity. A tablespoon of laughter. A pinch of curiosity. And a dash of fun! That's the recipe for the YMCA's Healthy Kids Day, which provides all the ingredients for developing healthy, resilient kids. Mark your calendars for this free, fun event at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 26, 2023! 

Our members care about each other. They follow our rules because they know we institute policies and procedures with our members' health and safety in mind. Sometimes a good member forgets to follow one of our rules and that person is quick to comply when reminded. However, some people who join our Y may not be as committed to our values as you. They may not care about our rules.

Let's face it. If change were easy, we would all do it. Many spend years developing habits that we can't expect to change overnight. As a Y member, you've got change experts at the ready to support you both in your home and at the Y! Here is a sampling of our offerings: 

Research has linked sitting for long periods with several health concerns. They include obesity and a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and unhealthy cholesterol levels — that comprise the metabolic syndrome. Research indicates that less sitting and moving contribute to better health.