Strengthening Generations Since 1874
The YMCA of the Jersey Shore is proud to serve our members and community for 150 years with programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body ~ for all. Has the Y fostered meaningful connections and had a positive impact in your life? We want to hear your Y story! Submit your information in the form below.
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 [...]
Your Giving Transforms Lives
Through our Y’s Annual Campaign, we are welcoming new faces in our pools, gyms, camps, and classrooms, and in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Like Family
Y members are more like family. We honor the memory of our Y friend, George Sliker, and thank him [...]
Well-Being Through Chronic Disease
Six in ten Americans live with at least one chronic disease, like heart disease and stroke, cancer, or diabetes. [...]
Grateful & Giving Back
The Y brings people together for social good. From food drives, blood drives, coat collections, community cleanups, and donations [...]
In Loving Memory
Lexi Dean, a longtime member of our Greater Monmouth Y (formerly Aquarockets) competitive swim team, is a shining example [...]
Helping Kids Learn, Grow & Thrive
Freehold Family YMCA child care and summer camp participant Micheal Sweeney shares what it means to his children and family [...]
YMCA Camps TV
YMCA campers share their fun and fabulous summer season, and Mom shares what makes all the difference for her family [...]
Thanks for Making Y Summer Camp Possible
Thank you to our donors who helped make summer camp at the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County a possibility!
Perfect Place for Good Health
“The Y provides connection.” Y Member Karen Fuko shares how senior fitness programs and socialization with friends at the [...]
Feeding Our Neighbors in Need
54 million Americans are food insecure, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. YMCA Program Coordinator, David Thomas shares how the [...]
More Than A Member
“The Y is very cautious, which I appreciate.” Options for accessibility and affordability mean that more of our community [...]
Safe Summer Fun
After months of quarantine and remote learning, our Y is welcoming kids back to summer camp safely for a [...]
Supporting Remote Learners & Families
Learn about all the ways the Y is here to nurture children and families in Freehold Borough and surrounding [...]
Helping Kids Cope Through Crisis
All people, all ages, struggle with mental health needs, which have increased through the pandemic. Since 1974, YMCA Counseling [...]
Bright Futures for Y Achievers Grads
When a high school teacher tells you, “Our teens are broken”, you respond with programs that aim to empower [...]
Healing Community | Traumatic Loss Coalition
The loss of a loved one is tragic, and even more so when traumatic loss impacts children. In 2017, [...]
A Very Special Prom
The Y helps all achieve to the best of their ability, and our special populations are no exception. The [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
One Day at a Time
Nick Rosamilia, a participant in the Y’s Counseling & Social Services Intensive Outpatient Program, Recovery Group, and Bayshore Family [...]
