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 2023 and 2022 by New Jersey Advance Media, we’re based in Shrewsbury, NJ.
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Safe Summer Fun
After months of quarantine and remote learning, our Y is welcoming kids back to summer camp safely for a care-free season of fun, friendship, and adventure. Thank you to all donors who helped make [...]
Supporting Remote Learners & Families
Learn about all the ways the Y is here to nurture children and families in Freehold Borough and surrounding communities. Our Y has nurtured strong individuals and communities since 1874, transforming lives through [...]
Helping Kids Cope Through Crisis
All people, all ages, struggle with mental health needs, which have increased through the pandemic. Since 1974, YMCA Counseling & Social Services has been strengthening children, teens, and adults living with behaviorial needs, depression, [...]
Y Live Streaming Fitness Classes
We recognize that not everyone is ready to return to our facilities yet, and we offer Y Live streaming of many of our fitness classes to make sure that our active members can still achieve [...]
Women & Children’s Resource Days
In partnership with Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank, local women and children in need of showers are welcome at the Red Bank Family YMCA to refresh and cool down in a clean, safe space [...]
Integrating Mental Health and Summer Camp
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 [...]
YMCA Partners with Local Agencies to Distribute Nearly 10,000 Meals and Food Supplies During Pandemic
Response to COVID-19 Crisis is Largest Outreach Effort in Y’s 146-Year History as a Cause Driven Community Organization SHREWSBURY, NJ (June 25, 2020) – The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County pivoted immediately when its facilities [...]
YMCA and VNACJ Community Health Centers Collaborate on COVID-19 Testing
Y Expands Support for Critical Community Needs in Pandemic RED BANK, NJ (June 4, 2020) – YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has joined forces with the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New Jersey’s Community Health [...]
YMCA Introduces Telehealth Counseling Support to Strengthen Community Well-Being During COVID-19 Pandemic
Shift to Virtual Therapy Enables Y to Reach Children & Adults in Need SHREWSBURY, NJ (April 13, 2020) – In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is now offering telehealth counseling [...]
Y Helping with Other Vital Community Needs During Crisis
SHREWSBURY, NJ (March 26, 2020) - The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County was forced to close its doors to members in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak but continues its vital outreach and support for the [...]
Coronavirus Update
Our highest priority is the health and safety of you and your families. We are following public health guidelines and implementing added measures to keep our facilities clean and communities safe. > Learn more
Y @ Home | Virtual Fitness
We’re pleased to offer a selection of full-length fitness class videos to help you continue to be physically active during this time. We are working to expand our video offerings and will bring more classes online [...]
CEO Laurie Goganzer Discusses Togetherhood Initiative on Comcast Newsmakers
Hear Pres. & CEO Laurie Goganzer discuss the Y Togetherhood Volunteer Initiative, activating people for social good.
Annual Campaign
Through our annual campaign, a community and volunteer driven fundraiser, we are able to deliver on our commitment to welcome all to the Y to participate in wellness and prevention programs, improve their lives through [...]
Lifting Others | YMCA Togetherhood®
The Togetherhood® program connects people from all backgrounds to plan and carry out volunteer projects that address a real need in the community. READ TO A CHILD this March at one of our Y locations. [...]
YMCA of Greater Monmouth County Receives Outstanding Delegation Award at Model United Nations Conference
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 [...]
YMCA Announces Togetherhood® Volunteer Initiative at Dr. King Commemorative Event
‘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 [...]
CEO Laurie Goganzer Discusses Expanding Mental Health Services on Comcast Newsmakers
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. [...]
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 [...]
Donate to our Pop Up Baby Pantry and meet family needs.
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 [...]
