For 150 years, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has been here for all – to empower youth and teens, improve health, and strengthen community. A leading nonprofit charity, the Y unites 36,000 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 greater Monmouth County.
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 New Jersey Top Workplace 2022, 2023 and 2024 by New Jersey Advance Media, we’re based in Shrewsbury, NJ.
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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) [...]
Y Earns Spot on Top Workplaces to Work in New Jersey
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 [...]
Like Family
Y members are more like family. We honor the memory of our Y friend, George Sliker, and thank him for bringing joy to our Y and sharing his story of recovery and commitment to [...]
New Board Chairperson & Welcome 8 Board Members
Photo Caption – Newly appointed Chief Volunteer Officer of YMCA of Greater Monmouth County Michael A. Wright (left) with new board members: top row, Tasha Youngblood Brown, Kanesha Jones, Theresa Lyons; middle row, Heather [...]
CEO Op Ed: Let’s Strengthen Community Connections to Combat Loneliness
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, [...]
Healthy Kids Day
Join us Saturday, April 20 to celebrate Healthy Kids Day! 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | YMCA locations in Camp Zehnder, Freehold, Red Bank and Old Bridge FREE & OPEN TO ALL! [...]
Spreading Holiday Joy
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 [...]
34th Annual Dr. King Essay and Commemoration
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 [...]
Well-Being Through Chronic Disease
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 [...]
Grateful & Giving Back
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 [...]
Welcoming Week | Sept. 16-20
BELONGING BEGINS WITH US! Be our guest during Welcoming Week, Sept. 16-20 to celebrate what unites us. We know communities are stronger and more cohesive when people from all backgrounds have the opportunity [...]
Comcast Newsmakers: The Y Collaborates with Nearly 80 Partners to Strengthen Community
Partners and volunteers mean everything to our Y! Hear how we're stronger together through community collaborations from our CEO Laurie Goganzer on Comcast Newsmakers.
Y Debuts on Top Workplace List
NJ Advance Media Names YMCA of Greater Monmouth County a Winner of the New Jersey Top Workplaces Award YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the community, was recently selected as [...]
YMCA Announces Appointment of 7 New Board Members
SHREWSBURY, NJ (July 19, 2022) – Seven community-minded professionals from central New Jersey have joined the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County’s board of directors. The 45-member board of volunteers guides the nonprofit’s strategic direction, sets [...]
NBC NEWS 4 SEGMENT: Swimming Safety: It’s Never Too Late to Learn How to Swim — Even for Adults
Cheers Tracie Strahan, NBC News and American Red Cross New Jersey Region for coming together to elevate this critical need. >Watch Report
Community Rec Magazine: Stronger Together at the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County
Cover Story: How the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is combatting the mental health crisis through partnership, collaborative leaders and the motto, “Stronger Together.”
Stronger Together: YMCAs in Monmouth and Ocean Counties Announce Partnership to Strengthen Community Impact
SHREWSBURY, NJ (July 7, 2022) – The YMCA improves people’s health and well-being every day and as of July 1, two central New Jersey Ys are working together to strengthen their collective community impact. The [...]
NEWS 12: Summer camps are filling up across New Jersey. Here’s what this year has in store
“Camp was the normal all through this mass of COVID,” says Tricia Kline, YMCA camp director of Monmouth County. “Camp was the normal, we were here, we were open, we were safe. The kids were [...]
Advocating for the Y
Community Leaders Appointed to Strengthen the Red Bank Family YMCA Charitable Mission RED BANK, NJ (March 23, 2022) – The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has established a new committee of volunteers to help ensure [...]
