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Indianapolis Colts Coach Frank Reich Delivers Powerful, Faith-filled Message
Indy community gathered in prayer, reflection at YMCA Good Friday Breakfast
Published: Friday, April 19, 2019Former pastor and current Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich shared a powerful message of faith, family and football at the 51st annual YMCA Good Friday Breakfast in downtown Indianapolis. Before the event, he spoke to us about his own Y exper... Read More
Paula Stays Active and Ageless with Exercise
Paula improved health and met friends with AOA fitness
Published: Friday, April 19, 2019Before retiring at age 67, Paula was sedentary, sitting at a desk and in a car 10-11 hours daily. Lack of exercise and hardly any physical activity led her to develop chronic asthma, arthritis, high blood pressure and morbid obesity. ... Read More
Adult Sports Are Now on the Meetup App
Volleyball, pickle ball, basketball and more
Published: Friday, April 19, 2019You don't have to be on a league to play sports. The YMCA is offering a new way to find adult sports pickup games. They're on the Meetup app! Open games include basketball, volleyball, pickleball, ultimate Frisbee and many more and are free for Y mem... Read More
72-Year-Old Susie Sets Goal, Learns to Swim
Susie first learned Spanish, crochet and knitting and then how to swim
Published: Thursday, April 18, 2019Susie Alloway is a 72-year-old woman with a zest for learning! When Susie was growing up her mom did not drive. As a result much of her time was spent near her home. This meant by the time she was an adult, Susie never learned how to swim. They just ... Read More
2019-20 Before & After School Information
Here's everything you need to prepare for next school year!
Published: Thursday, April 18, 2019JOIN US NEXT SCHOOL YEAR! Next school year will be here before we know it! Enroll your child in YMCA Before & After School care and check it off your summer to-do list. Enrollment is now open![table id=38 /]Indianapolis Public School... Read More
Personal Training: A Step Toward the Best Version of You
Personal training is a great way to achieve goals you're struggling with
Published: Thursday, April 11, 2019Almost every fitness facility has one thing in common: they offer personal training. The trainers are hard to miss with their clipboards in hand, and their shirts emblazoned with TRAINER. When you think about the pros and cons of personal training, d... Read More
Y-Achievers Alums Are Making a Difference
Meet and sponsor Y-Achievers at lunch
Published: Tuesday, April 9, 2019“Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.” Kennedi Gilbert, DePauw University Class of 2021 2016 Eli Lilly S... Read More
Y Helps Place Child with Special Needs, Mother is Able to Keep Job
YMCA Before & After School Program provides a safe environment
Published: Monday, April 1, 2019For many parents, after school programs are a great way to keep children stimulated and busy with activity after the school day ends. But this isn’t always an option for parents of children who have special needs. Care programs for these children c... Read More
Open Heart Surgery Led Linda to Volunteering
YMCA Volunteers Impact Lives -- Including Their Own
Published: Monday, April 1, 2019Heart Surgery to Health Linda Williams has been a regular, active member of our Active Older Adult group exercise classes since undergoing open heart surgery. But after years of enjoying her Y membership, she decided she wanted to do more and give b... Read More
Our Personal Trainers are Obsessed about Your Fitness!
They'll do whatever it takes, will you?
Published: Friday, March 22, 2019Whether you’re a new exerciser seeking a path to fitness, trying to get back in shape or a fit competitor looking to increase your edge, you'll get results with Personal Training at the YMCA—because we're absolutely obsessed about your fitness. ... Read More
Is Your Child Overweight? We’ve Got a Program for That
A healthy lifestyle with help from others is fun!
Published: Wednesday, March 20, 2019We're all about healthy living, so we're very excited to introduce Healthy Weight and Your Child! This free, evidence-based program empowers children and families through education, healthy eating and physical activity. Families learn skills and beha... Read More
Lizzie and Dylan Are Excellent Lifeguards. We Need More.
Lifeguarding is a hard, yet rewarding job
Published: Wednesday, March 20, 2019“Lifeguarding has to be one of the best summer jobs for students,” says Lizzie Giller. The 21-year-old college student is looking forward to returning for her second summer as a lifeguard at the Ransburg YMCA. “It taught me leadership and tea... Read More
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Classes Begin in April
Adult cancer patients gain confidence, camaraderie and strength in 12-week program
Published: Wednesday, March 20, 2019Offered in Indianapolis since 2008, this program meets twice a week for 90 minutes and uses basic physical activity to ease cancer patients back into exercise and helps them maintain a healthy weight in a safe, supportive environment. Working in a sm... Read More
How to Survive Summer Camp Deprivation
5 tips for surviving during the camp off-season
Published: Thursday, March 14, 2019We survived the polar vortex and snow storms, but we still have three months until camp starts. Summer camp deprivation is real, but have no fear! We’re sharing some helpful tips to survive the rest of the winter. TRY OUT YOUR TIE DYEReplace... Read More
Top Volunteers Honored for Strong Spirit of Service
We thank these volunteers for a lifetime of achievement, diversity & inclusion
Published: Monday, March 11, 2019The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis has been celebrating its volunteers for as long as the association has existed—164 years! They inspire us with selfless service and dedication to community. Each year we recognize the best of over 2,000 volunteers... Read More
When School Is More Than School
YMCA Preschool teaches more than colors and shapes
Published: Wednesday, March 6, 2019Shapes, colors and scissor skills are all things one would expect children to learn in a preschool program. At the Witham Family YMCA Early Learning Preschool Program, 4-year-old Heaton has learned that and so much more. “He was a shy 2-year-old w... Read More
Struck with Transverse Myelitis, Kianté Refuses to be Beaten
Bright young man volunteers at Teen Nights while he recovers
Published: Friday, March 1, 2019Choosing the path to success Kianté Lee is a young man who is very conscientious about his education and future—he wants to have the best start to his life as possible.Initially, he walked through the doors of the Benjamin Harrison YMCA as a ... Read More
Ransburg YMCA Celebrates 60 Years
60 years of the Ransburg YMCA serving Indy's East side
Published: Thursday, February 28, 2019February was a big month at the Ransburg YMCA! We kicked off a year-long celebration of serving the East side for 60 years with an Anniversary Celebration /Annual Campaign kickoff luncheon. Nearly 200 joined to celebrate and reminisce about the Ransb... Read More
Recognizing a Volunteer’s Impact
Congrats to the 2018 Hendricks Regional Health YMCA Volunteer Award Winners
Published: Thursday, February 28, 2019Volunteers are key to the success of the YMCA. Our staff depends on the talent and the extra hands that make everything we do a little extra special. We are thankful to have the dedication of volunteers who support our work, our values and our missio... Read More
Judy: The Joy of Giving Back
Judy gives back to her community through the Y
Published: Thursday, February 21, 2019The act of volunteering means different things to different people. Some people volunteer on rare occasions and some people make it a way of life; it’s just a part of who they are. Everyone has probably given of their time at least once in their li... Read More