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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YMCA of Greater Monmouth County Celebrates Third Consecutive Top Workplace Award
YMCA of Greater Monmouth County Celebrates Third Consecutive Top Workplace Award Employee Feedback Highlights Exceptional Workplace Culture and Community Commitment SHREWSBURY, NJ (July 31, 2024) – For the third year in a row, YMCA [...]
8 Central Jersey Residents Join YMCA Board of Directors
8 Central Jersey Residents Join YMCA Board of Directors New Additions Reinforce Commitment to Strengthening Communities and Expanding Local Impact SHREWSBURY, NJ (July 25, 2024) – Eight new members were recently appointed to the [...]
Red Bank Classic Community 5K Kicks Off This Saturday Morning
Red Bank Classic 5K Kicks Off This Saturday Morning RED BANK, NJ (June 12, 2024) – The Alpha Fit Club Red Bank Classic 5K will step off at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, June 15, for [...]
YMCA Offers Water Safety Tips for Summer
YMCA Tips to Keep Kids and Families Safe Around Water YMCA of the Jersey Shore is emphasizing the importance of water safety and urging families and guardians to enroll their children in life-saving swim [...]
Fostering Connections for Better Health
YMCA Hosts Wellness Celebration for Seniors on May 29 SHREWSBURY, NJ (May 20, 2024) – Area seniors are invited to a special day of wellness and social connections from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., [...]
Mary’s Garden Media and YMCA Grow Support for Grief Recovery
Growing Support for Grief Recovery Nonprofit Community Unites to Launch Mary’s Garden Media, Strengthening Support for People Impacted by Suicide Loss RED BANK, NJ (April 29, 2024) – Monmouth County is set to welcome [...]
YMCA To Host Community Healthy Kids Day April 20
APRIL 10, 2024 | RED BANK, OLD BRIDGE, FREEHOLD, WALL, NJ — Area children and families are invited to the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County’s 32nd annual Healthy Kids Day event at YMCA locations [...]
YMCA Announces Milestone Anniversary, Invites Members & New Members to Kick Off Celebration
MARCH 8, 2024 | SHREWSBURY, NJ - The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County (the Y) is proud to announce its 150th anniversary of strengthening generations of greater Monmouth County residents and communities. The nonprofit, founded [...]
Regain Good Health with the Y’s LIVESTRONG
Open to all, LIVESTRONG at the Y supports wellness and confidence for cancer survivors through small-group group strength-training and fellowship. This free 12-week, small-group exercise program is designed for cancer survivors 18 years and [...]
Open Door For All
No one is turned away from the Y for the inability to pay. From mental health, affordable child care, physical wellness, and social connection - learn how the Y is here for all who [...]
Togetherhood, For Social Good
Our Y's Togetherhood® activates people for social good. Staff, Y members, and volunteers come together to lift our neighbors in need during the impacts of the pandemic, through today. From food, blood, and clothing [...]
Friendsgiving and Fellowship
Food insecurity affects over 54 million Americans, including 13 million children. The pandemic has only worsened the issue. Our Y is grateful to volunteers, donors, and partners like JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank, who [...]
Everyone Can Help Prevent Suicide
Most people struggle with a mental health issue for an average of 10 years before seeking help. Through generous funding, our YMCA Counseling and Social Services team offers QPR, (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention [...]
Safe Place for Kids, Peace of Mind for Parents
“The Y has been an outstanding program for me and my kids. I'm a single mother of three. I'm able to be at work on time. I'm able to stay late if I need [...]
Supporting Mental Health for Youth
Impacts of the pandemic have been especially difficult for children. With guidance from our Y’s Counseling and Social Services team, and community support, our Y provides proactive, child-centered, behavioral support to all youth in [...]
Local Community Leaders Honored at Annual YMCA MLK Breakfast
THE TWO RIVER TIMES | LONG BRANCH, N.J. (Jan. 18, 2024) In celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County (YMCA) held its 35th Memorial [...]
Your Giving Transforms Lives
Through our Y’s Annual Campaign, we are welcoming new faces in our pools, gyms, camps, and classrooms, and in programs that help families become stronger, more capable, and more connected. Meet our members whose [...]
Nurturing Good Health for Our Heroes
“The Y brings people together.” Meet Y Member and U.S. Veteran, Richard Colarusso, and learn how the Y helps him live a healthier and more connected lifestyle after open heart surgery. Hear how donations [...]
Making the Magic of Summer Camp Possible
Every child should have the opportunity to experience the magic of summer camp, regardless of their financial circumstances. Research shows that without access to out-of-school physical and enrichment activities, kids fall behind academically and [...]
YMCA of Greater Monmouth County to Highlight Commitment to Advancing Equity During “Welcoming Week,” Sept. 11-15
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) [...]
