Building Bridges to Belonging SHREWSBURY, N.J. (Sept. 5, 2023) – In a time of rising violence against people of color and growing xenophobia across the country, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County (the Y) is spotlighting its commitment to help build stronger, more equitable communities during its annual Welcoming Week. Scheduled to take place [...]
YMCA of Greater Monmouth County Receives Recognition from NJ Advance Media for Second Consecutive Year SHREWSBURY, N.J. (August 16, 2023) – YMCA of Greater Monmouth County (the Y) has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by NJ Advance Media, marking the leading nonprofit’s second year on the list of outstanding work environments. The [...]
Op-Ed: Loneliness is a Public Health Crisis July 14, 2023 - SHREWSBURY — Loneliness is far more than just a sad feeling. It is a growing, silent epidemic that is eroding the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of people of all ages. In fact, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy recently declared loneliness and [...]
YMCA of Greater Monmouth County Hosts Annual Holiday Support Drive for Families in Need November 14, 2022 - SHREWSBURY — The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County invites area residents and businesses to help make the holidays brighter for local families in need by supporting its annual gift drive. Coordinated by the Y’s Counseling and [...]
YMCA to Celebrate Dr. King at 34th Commemorative Breakfast on Jan. 13, 2023 Area Students Invited to Participate in MLK Essay Contest SHREWSBURY, NJ (Oct. 31, 2022) - The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has announced a return to a live event to commemorate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin [...]
Way to Win, GMNY Swim! A great BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our Greater Monmouth Y Swim Team for finishing 1st Place Combined, 2nd Place Women's and 2nd Place Men's in the 2021 YMCA National Swimming Festival July 22-25 at Triangle Aquatics Center in Cary, North Carolina. Competitive YMCA swimmers ages 14-19 throughout greater Monmouth County participate [...]
The New Jersey News Network toured YMCA Summer Camp and highlighted our integration of camp and mental health services as a means to provide safe summer child care for children and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full article: COVID-19: Mental Health Benefit For Children At Summer Camp.
Individual Awards Presented to Local Students & Program Coordinator Shrewsbury, NJ (January 28, 2020) - The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County was named an Outstanding Delegation by YMCA Model United Nations conference leaders at the recent annual three-day gathering in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Ashley Biddle (center), Civic Engagement Program Coordinator for YMCA of Greater Monmouth [...]
‘Togetherhood’ Program Supports Community Needs in Monmouth County Eatontown, NJ (January 21, 2020) – In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is encouraging local residents to help strengthen the community through a new volunteer initiative announced Friday at the organization’s 31st commemorative breakfast honoring the civil rights [...]
Hear from our CEO Laurie Goganzer on Comcast Newsmakers on how the Y’s recent merger as YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is helping to expand mental health services and support for those who need us most. Source: The footage of this October 2, 2019 interview is courtesy of Comcast Newsmakers, hosted by Jill Horner and produced [...]
