1996

• The Community YMCA embarks on $2.8 million capital campaign

1997

• Governor Whitman dedicates the Camp Arrowhead Skirkanich Aquatic Complex

1998

• Renovated Red Bank Branch is rededicated
• YMCA of Western Monmouth acquired Hightstown-East Windsor YMCA.

1999

• The Community YMCA celebrates 125th Anniversary
• The Fahey Outdoor Sports Complex at Red Bank Branch is dedicated and includes The Red Bank Rotary Roller Hockey Rink and Millennium Basketball Courts

2000

• Camp Zehnder YMCA opened its doors for Summer Camp under the management of the YMCA of Western Monmouth County for two years alternating with Community YMCA.
• The Family Services Branch of The Community YMCA establishes an additional outreach office in Neptune City

2001

• Camp Topanemus moved its operations out to Camp full-time.
• Purchased the property adjacent to the Freehold YMCA known as the “Bukowy Property”.
• New structures at the Arrowhead Branch were completed—the Carr Pavilion, Eisenberg Pavilion, and Elsas Lodge
• Committees were formed and staff put in place for the new Coastal Monmouth and Northern Monmouth Branches of The Community YMCA

2002

• In partnership with Freehold Borough, YMCA of Western Monmouth County opened Freehold Borough YMCA Community Center consisting of a 6,000 square foot space previously known as the “Rug Mill” for Teens and Seniors.
• Approved $300,000 renovation to Camp Topanemus consisting of a Splash Park and pool upgrades.
• The Count Basie Learning Center of Red Bank became a branch of The Community YMCA, later renamed The Count Basie Achievement Branch
• The Children’s Cultural Center at Red Bank became a branch of The Community YMCA

2003

• The Community YMCA begins $1.5 million capital campaign for the Children’s Cultural Center to complete renovation of landmark building on Monmouth Street
• Coastal Monmouth Branch of The Community YMCA opens offices in Long Branch Board of Education building in Long Branch

2004

• YMCA of Western Monmouth County celebrates 100 years of service to the community with the YMCA of USA’s National Executive Director.
• YMCA of Western Monmouth County Board approved a $5.6 million dollar four-phase capital improvement project borrowing $5.2 million from Wachovia Bank.
• Dedication of the Ernest W. Lass Aquatic Center and celebration of the expansion of Camp Zehnder YMCA are recognized at a Community YMCA event

2005

• YMCA of Western Monmouth County moves the Administration Offices to the house located at 464 East Freehold, the “Bukowy Property”, in preparation of the upcoming construction.
• Raised $830,000 towards the Freehold Facility Project. An additional $500,000 was given to the Y from the Estate of Martin Clarke.
• The Children’s Cultural Center opens, the Count Basie Achievement Branch offers summer programs, Northern Monmouth Branch extends service into the Holmdel School District and the Long Branch School Board renews contract with the Coastal Monmouth Branch

2006

• The Community YMCA’s Board of Directors adopts a new 5-year strategic plan positioning The Community YMCA for future growth, and reorganizing the individual branch operations into service lines:  Arts & Culture, Child Achievement, Counseling & Social Services, Family Health & Fitness and Outdoor Recreation
• YMCA of Western Monmouth County opens 6,000 square foot Child Care Enrichment Center at the Freehold YMCA providing services for infants though school age children.
• Camp Topanemus parking lot was completed which was a gift from the Preston Family.
• Freehold YMCA opens 6,000 square foot Wellness Center/2nd Floor Aerobic Studio, Spinning Studio, Offices, Personal Training Room and second therapy pool.

2007

• YMCA of Western Monmouth County breaks ground at Mannino Park where a 31,000 square foot Old Bridge YMCA will be constructed on a 12-acre parcel of land.
• The Hazlet Children’s Achievement Center opens, expanding The Community YMCA’s preschool, kindergarten and academic programs in the Northern Monmouth area. The Activate America Kids Club is launched in Red Bank.

2008

• The Community YMCA begins an $8 million capital campaign to raise funds to renovate the 38-yr. old Maple Avenue facility.  X-er Game Fitness Technology (combining video games and exercise) is introduced in Red Bank to increase fitness programming for youth members.
• A new nutritional and physical education program, “Healthy U”, is incorporated in all afterschool programs through a partnership and funding with The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.
• Camp Arrowhead celebrates 50 years of service to the community.

2009

• Grand Opening of Old Bridge Y, a $6.2 million construction project, with help from a $3 million dollar gift through the Middlesex Open Space Program and $1 million dollar donation from Sayreville-Old Bridge Rotary Club.
• The Community YMCA expands their outreach into the Middletown community through Y-Kids afterschool clubs, teen leadership programs and before and afterschool care for the 2009-2010 school year.

2010

• Merged the Old Bridge Y and Freehold Y Swim Teams merge into the “FOBY” Swim Team.
• Sold and closed on Camp Zehnder YMCA, with a Joint Management Agreement between YMCA of Western Monmouth County and The Community YMCA.
• YMCA of the USA launches new Y brand and messaging for all YMCA Associations.
• The Community YMCA expands arts and educational programs to additional school districts, including Monmouth Beach, Little Silver, Shrewsbury, Keansburg, and Tinton Falls

2011

• New Jersey Natural Gas/Resources donated two days of volunteers to YMCA of Western Monmouth County for completion of needed projects totaling $100,000 and over 1,600 hours of volunteer hours for New Jersey Natural Gas employees.
• The Community YMCA completes a significant renovation of their flagship facility in Red Bank, and expands programming in Middletown and Southern Monmouth County
• Old Bridge Y begins to offer a summer day camp

2012

• Board of Directors approved a $650,000 project for new outdoor pools for the Freehold Y and Camp Topanemus; both pools were over fifty (50) years old
• Superstorm Sandy slams the state and coastline.  The Y welcomes families for a warm place to gather.  Volunteers collect and distribute relief items for storm victims.  The YMCA of Western Monmouth County hosts a community dinner at the Old Bridge Y

2013

• The outdoor Swim Club at the Freehold Y re-opens
• Camp Topanemus pool re-opens for campers.  Also completed new pool slide with decks and fencing.
• Bayshore Family Success Center of The Community YMCA opens in Union Beach to assist families in aftermath of Superstorm Sandy and for ongoing family support
• The Community YMCA’s Extending Our Reach Campaign raises funds to enclose the Lass Family Aquatic Center at Camp Zehnder for year-round aquatics

2014

• The Community YMCA celebrates 140th Anniversary at Annual Gala
• Bayshore Family Success Center of The Community YMCA relocates to Leonardo section of Middletown

2016

• YMCA of Western Monmouth County collaborates with the New Jersey Metro Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to offer MS One Step, a customized wellness program for individuals with multiple sclerosis.
  Freehold Y wellness center redesigned, equipment upgraded.

2018

• Hightstown-East Windsor YMCA sold and closed.

2019

• Board members of YMCA of Western Monmouth County and The Community YMCA vote unanimously to join as one association in order to strengthen more individuals, families and communities throughout greater Monmouth County.
• The new YMCA of Greater Monmouth County commences operation on September 1, 2019