For 150 years, the YMCA of the Jersey Shore has been here for all – to empower youth and teens, improve health, and strengthen community. A leading nonprofit charity, the Y unites 42,000 people of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds. During the pandemic, we responded to vital community needs, providing more than $735,000 in relief services. Over the past 5 years, our Y has provided more than $5MM+ in financial assistance and subsidies to Y participants throughout the Jersey Shore.

Our life-changing programs and services are anchored in 9 communities: health and wellness facilities in Freehold Township, Old Bridge and Red Bank; an outdoor day camp in Wall; counseling and social service centers in Eatontown, Matawan and Middletown; a childcare center in Freehold Township; and integrated in nearly 100 schools in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Named a Top Workplace for NJ 2022-2025 and USA for 2025, we’re based in Shrewsbury, NJ.

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Y Earns Dual Top Workplace Honors

June 25th, 2025|

Y Earns Dual Top Workplaces Honors Recognition Affirms Jersey Shore YMCA's Focus on Employee Development, Community Wellness SHREWSBURY, NJ (June 23, 2025) – YMCA of Greater Monmouth County (the Y) has secured dual honors [...]

YMCA Strengthens Commitment to Youth Safety

April 25th, 2025|

YMCA Strengthens Commitment to Youth Safety Y Earns National Accreditation, Invites Families to Stand Up for Kids During Child Abuse Prevention Month  SHREWSBURY, NJ (April 15, 2025) – With sobering data showing that at [...]

YMCA Launches Annual Campaign to Ensure Access for All

March 5th, 2025|

YMCA Launches Annual Campaign to Ensure Access for All Community Support Makes Life-Changing Programs Possible SHREWSBURY, NJ (March 5, 2025) – When Stephanie Thompson first called the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, she wasn’t [...]

Free Veterans Wellness Program

February 25th, 2025|

YMCA Offers Free Health Program for Veterans New Initiative Focuses on Physical Wellness, Mental Resilience, Community Connections   SHREWSBURY, NJ (Feb. 25, 2025) - The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is proud to announce the [...]

Discover Summer Adventure at the YMCA!

February 3rd, 2025|

Discover Summer Adventure at the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County Registration for Day Camp Opens February 3 SHREWSBURY, NJ (Jan. 29, 2025) - The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is offering kids and teens [...]

Celebrating the Spirit of Unity

September 9th, 2024|

Celebrating the Spirit of Unity YMCA of Greater Monmouth County Opens its Door to All During “Welcoming Week,” Sept. 16-20 SHREWSBURY, NJ (Sept. 9, 2024) – The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County will open [...]

Confidence on the Court for All Abilities

August 23rd, 2024|

Meet Jack and Kelly Willis, members of the Red Bank Family YMCA who count on the Y as a safe place to cultivate physical development, confidence, and impressive basketball skills! “As a young man [...]