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YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Names Derrick J. Stewart as New CEO
41-year-old Stewart has been CEO of the YMCA of Southwestern IN for 10 years
Published: Thursday, December 20, 2018Derrick J. Stewart has been named the new president and CEO for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis effective Feb. 4, 2019. Selected by the Y’s Board of Directors following a five-month national search, Stewart will succeed Eric Ellsworth who will st... Read More
Youth Programs Build Leaders, Transform Lives
YMCA has been more than a blessing to Neiko's family
Published: Monday, December 3, 2018A heartfelt letter from a thankful parentMy family has been connected with the YMCA for nearly 10 years. My daughter Kennedi participated in several teen programs, like From Day One, Turning Points, Y-Achievers, and the Senior Summer Institute, s... Read More
8 Awards, Countless Acts of Heroism
YMCA staff superheroes go above and beyond
Published: Friday, November 16, 2018The theme for this year’s Staff Assembly was superheroes. And why not? The YMCA staff are happy to go above and beyond to serve others. Staff from across Central Indiana enjoyed fellowship and reveled in the ways we’ve achieved the Y mission of h... Read More
18th Annual YMCA Holiday Toy Drive presented by Tom Wood
Do you need help with Holiday Assistance?
Published: Wednesday, October 24, 2018Santa hopes to deliver toys to more than 1,000 families in need this holiday season. 12 area YMCAs are collecting new toys through Dec. 13 for the 18th annual YMCA Toy Drive event presented by Tom Wood Automotive Group. "Even the smallest gift can m... Read More
Y’s Own Santa Claus Gives Back Big for Christmas
Bill Demaree, Tom Wood give holiday toys, caring hearts to families in need
Published: Tuesday, October 23, 2018[caption id="attachment_11938" align="alignright" width="214"] Bill Demaree (third from left) poses with YMCA Holiday Toy Drive team[/caption]Four years ago during Christmas, William Demaree, director of fixed operations at Tom Wood Managem... Read More
Have a Smashing Good Time at these Halloween Events
Have a spooky, healthy Halloween with your family
Published: Wednesday, September 26, 2018Nowhere else will you find a floating pumpkin patch, “haunted” 5K, Yoga in Catacombs and s’mores! There's no better place to celebrate Halloween than at the Y. We've got hayrides and s'mores, costume contests and candy, and all that spooky stu... Read More
Free Family Fun in September
Doggie Dips, Scavenger Hunt, Nerf Night, Tea Party & more!
Published: Tuesday, September 4, 2018What to do? What to do? We’re all super busy, and yet sometimes it’s hard to find affordable family fun nearby. That’s where the YMCA comes in. With 12 locations, there’s always something for kids and families to do within a short drive. And ... Read More
100 Part-Time Positions Open
Fitness instructors, lifeguards, guest services, housekeeping, youth and activity leaders, and more
Published: Thursday, August 23, 2018More than 100 people are needed to help run the new two-story, 56,500-square-foot OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA when it opens on Dec. 3 on Lafayette Rd. in Indy’s Pike Township in December 2018. The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis will host a two-day Job ... Read More
New Y-Future Leaders groups begin soon, enroll today
Indy 5th grader: "The Y-Future Leaders Program changed my life"
Published: Monday, August 13, 2018The Avondale Meadows YMCA Y-Future leaders program is a social skills and character development program that can transform the life of youth ages 14-19 who've been involved in or are at risk of entering the Juvenile Court system. The teens get to do ... Read More
Healthy Habits are Hard, the Y is Here to Help!
Easy Tips Each Month for a Healthier You
Published: Sunday, July 1, 2018At the Y, we’re all about healthy living – healthy people and healthy communities. But habits can be hard to form, especially the healthy ones. Our new #HealthyHabits program will make healthy living easier.Each month, we‘ll help you build ... Read More
Community Gardens are Growing at the Y
Gardening, volunteering and teaching opportunities are plentiful in Y community gardens
Published: Thursday, June 7, 2018Summer is here which means the Y’s different gardening programs to starting to bloom. While local community gardens and other growing efforts are beginning city-wide, you won’t need to look further than the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis to find an... Read More
YMCA Taught Julia Shirley How to Fight for What She Wants
Y’s Higher Ed, Youth & Government Programs Gave Her Confidence, New Skills
Published: Wednesday, February 28, 2018High school senior Julia Shirley says, “The Avondale Meadows YMCA has had a huge impact on my life.” The active young adult explains more about the Y’s impact and how it’s helped shape her future… From nervous to comfortable The programs ... Read More
Building Confidence
The Y: Benefits Far Greater Than Physical Health
Published: Monday, December 19, 2016Prea is a strong young girl who suffers from eczema which has caused her hair to fall out and her pigment to change in her hands. She joined the YMCA in hopes to stay active and develop healthy habits that would remain throughout her life. She found... Read More
A Balanced Life
20: The Number of Pounds Johnnetta Lost in 6 Months
Published: Monday, December 19, 2016Johnnetta Springer is a wife, mother of five children, full-time student, and part-time hair stylist. With such a busy life, Johnnetta found it difficult to stay consistent with working out and training, but she was ready to turn that all around and ... Read More