With a focus on developing the potential of kids, improving health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors, membership in the Y brings about meaningful change.
From teaching thousands of our youth to swim, to making a difference in our local community’s health, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is proud to serve our members and community.
Has the Y had a positive impact in your life? We want to hear your Y story and share it with the community! Submit your story below.
Helping Kids Cope Through COVID-19 with the Y’s Counseling & Social Services
The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County provides group counseling at our emergency child care locations.
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, [...]
