Six in ten Americans live with at least one chronic disease, like heart disease and stroke, cancer, or diabetes. Research shows that people with Parkinson’s Disease experience significant benefits from cycling regularly, including improving overall motor function, reducing tremors and rigidity, improving mood and cognitive functions, and the vast benefits of social connections. Hear [...]
The Y brings people together for social good. From food drives, blood drives, coat collections, community cleanups, and donations that support scholarships, there are endless ways to support community needs together and teach children the joy in serving others. Our Old Bridge Family YMCA gathered staff, members, and volunteers for a day of giving [...]
Lexi Dean, a longtime member of our Greater Monmouth Y (formerly Aquarockets) competitive swim team, is a shining example of the Y spirit. After the loss of her biggest fan to cancer in 2017, her loving mother Susan, Lexi channeled her sadness into activities that would support other young swimmers, and carry on a [...]
“The Y provides connection.” Y Member Karen Fuko shares how senior fitness programs and socialization with friends at the Y has helped improve her physical and mental health. Our Y has nurtured strong individuals and communities since 1874, transforming lives through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Learn more about the [...]
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 [...]
Support Babies & Families On average babies need 6 diapers a day and newborns need more than double that. Not having diapers can lead to less frequent changes causing severe diaper rash, urinary tract and staph infections, and other health conditions. The Pop Up Baby Pantry is supported by community donations and was opened to [...]
