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PARTNERSHIP WITH AIRLINE ALLOWS YMCA TO SERVE EVEN MORE Rochester, NY – The YMCA is an essential part of the fabric of the community. And to be able to serve our community in the best way possible, we rely on partnerships – both with our members and organizations.

IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING, OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREERS TOPIC FOR GOOD DAY ROCHESTER REPORT 13WHAM News Reporter Sam Carter spent his morning at the Bay View Family YMCA talking with our lifeguards and members of ou

FREE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TRAIN, HIRE NEXT GENERATION OF LIFEGUARDS Rochester, NY – The YMCA of Greater Rochester is pleased to announce a new program intended to prepare the next generation of lifeguards. Aquatics Academy: Teen Le

The hearts of all of us at the YMCA of Greater Rochester are hurting for our neighbors in Buffalo. The senseless murders that took place showcase the deep root of racism that exists in our country, state and community.

REIMAGINED SPACES, NEW ROLES TO STRENGTHEN SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITYRochester, NY – In December 2021, the YMCA of Greater Rochester announced and adopted seven recommendations to redefine our urban services delivery model.

YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER PRESIDENT & CEO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT NATIONWIDE SEARCH TO TAKE PLACE TO IDENTIFY NEXT LEADER Rochester, NY – George Romell, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Rochester since 1998, is announcing his retirement effective December 2022.

NEW YMCA TO SUPPORT THE NEXT ERA OF SERVICE TO THE GREATER CANANDAIGUA COMMUNITYEFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022, THE CANANDAIGUA YMCA IS A BRANCH OF THE YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER ASSOCIATIONCanandaigua, NY – The YMCA is pleased to announce its plans to build a new facility thanks to a historic $13.5 million gift from the Sands Family Foundation.

YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF LEWIS STREET BUILDING SOLIDIFYING INVESTMENT IN THE COMMUNITY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME ROCHESTER, NY –For more than two decades, the YMCA of Greater Rochester has been a part of the Lewis Street community, providing much-needed services to children and families.

YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER ACQUIRES WATSON HOMESTEAD CONFERENCE & RETREAT CENTER NEW NAME, EXCITING FUTURE ENVISIONED FOR THE PROPERTY Painted Post, NY – For the past five decades, the YMCA and Watson Homestead Conference & Retreat Center have partnered together to provide unforgettable experiences for children at summer day camp