YMCA Stronger Together Gala a Huge Hit, celebrating 145 years of service to our community
TAPinto Middletown, September 29, 2019 RED BANK, NJ: The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, celebrated the merging of the Community YMCA and the YMCA of Western Monmouth County at the Stronger Together Gala this past Friday [...]
High School Swim Team Clinic
September 30-November 8 | This clinic will prepare high school-aged swimmers for the upcoming high school swimming season. >>Learn More
Bright Futures Await Our Y Achievers Graduates!
When a high school teacher tells you, “Our teens are broken”, you respond with programs that aim to empower every at-risk child to reach boldly toward their dreams. The Y’s Arts & Outreach team serves [...]
Healing Community | Traumatic Loss Coalition
The loss of a loved one is tragic, and even more so when traumatic loss impacts children. In 2017, the Traumatic Loss Coalition coordinated by the Y’s Counseling & Social Services branch provided 24 direct [...]
Cultivating Super Powers | A Very Special Prom
The Y helps all achieve to the best of their ability, and our special populations are no exception. The Y’s Bayshore Family Success Center opened our doors to a very special prom night in partnership [...]
Stronger Every Day | Mari’s Story
Seven years ago Mari made an early entrance into this world! Once we got her plumped up and healthy I started taking her to swim lessons at The Y in Red Bank where we live. [...]
There’s a Hero in All of Us | Eric’s Story
The Y is here for ALL. But we felt that children in our community with intellectual and developmental disabilities were missing out on enriching summer camp experiences. So we put our thinking “capes” on and [...]
The Power of a Caring Hand | Teddy’s Story
“When everyone else turned me away, I found the YMCA. They have made me a better person inside and out.” Teddy, a single father, and his 6 year-old daughter Shannon were alone and struggling badly, [...]
The Community YMCA and YMCA of Western Monmouth County Announce New Name & Community Support for Merger
The Community YMCA and YMCA of Western Monmouth County are uniting on Sept. 1 to become the “YMCA of Greater Monmouth County” with funding from the Jay & Linda Grunin Foundation and the state of New Jersey.
“Let’s Talk About . . .”
Thank you Old Bridge TV for a wonderful interview with our president and CEO, Laurie Goganzer. Learn more about our local impact and big plans to expand our mission to serve and strengthen even more [...]
From The Mayor’s Desk
Freehold Township Mayor Barbara McMorrow talks with CEO Laurie Goganzer & COO Jennifer Dunn
The Community YMCA Hosts Water Safety Program to Keep Kids and Residents Safe
Red Bank, NJ (June 4, 2019) – Teaching children how to be safe around water is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading [...]
YMCA’s of Monmouth County Announce Merger
TapInto Middleton, April 21, 2019 RED BANK, NJ – The Community YMCA in Red Bank, and the YMCA of Western Monmouth County announced last Thursday in Red Bank that they will join together as one YMCA association, creating the second largest YMCA [...]
We’re Coming Together to be Stronger Together
Exciting News! The Community YMCA and YMCA of Western Monmouth County will join together as one YMCA association to strengthen individuals, families, and communities throughout greater Monmouth County.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Classes
Classes are offered year-round at both Freehold and Old Bridge branches. Blended-learning course trains candidates to certify in Red Cross lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen administration. View current session program guides of each [...]
Congrats to Red Bank Y’s Aquarockets, 3rd Place at Nationals!
After a big win last summer capturing first place overall at the 2018 YMCA Long Course National Championship, The Community YMCA’s Aquarockets swim team competed nationally at the 2019 YMCA Short Course National Championship in [...]
The Community YMCA Leads Community Collaboration to Prevent Suicide in Monmouth and Ocean Counties
Eatontown, NJ (April 2, 2019) – The Community YMCA is helping to lead a statewide effort to prevent suicide, which according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, is the third leading cause of death [...]
The Community YMCA Announces Key Leadership Appointments
Shrewsbury, NJ (March 26, 2019) – The Community YMCA, a leading nonprofit charity dedicated to strengthening the Monmouth County community, is pleased to announce the appointment of two long-time Y professionals to its executive management [...]
YMCA Camp Zehnder Announces Open Houses & Job Fairs for Summer 2019
Wall, NJ (March 5, 2019) – YMCA Camp Zehnder is offering a variety of camp programs and seasonal jobs to give local children and teenagers opportunities to learn, grow and thrive this summer. Interested families, [...]
The Community YMCA Launches Annual Community Campaign on Feb. 6
Red Bank, NJ (February 10, 2019) – Local residents and community leaders were asked to be champions of change for vulnerable children and families in Monmouth County at The Community YMCA’s Annual Community Campaign launch [...]
