West Philadelphia YMCA

Same time, West Philly! Tomorrow starting at 8:30 AM we will be giving away meals for kids! Everyone is welcome. Families will receive 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches a child. **Due to the weather, meal pickup will be right inside our front lobby!

Join us again today!! Free meals for kids starting at 8:30am - everyone is welcome. We will be giving until supplies run out!

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" Today, we celebrate the life, work, and sacrifice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We hope you will join us in living out the teachings and principles of #MLK through a day of service. Service brings people together of all ages, backgrounds, & abilities and strengthens our community. We challenge you today to find a way to serve! ... You can find virtual and in-person ways to better our community. From writing letters for isolated seniors... to volunteering with Meals on Wheels - there is a way for everyone to better our community. Find opportunities near you @ https://americorps.gov/join/find-volunteer-opportunity #MLKDay #ThisIsY #YForAll

Attention West Philly! Tomorrow starting at 8:30 AM we will be giving away meals for kids! Everyone is welcome. Families will receive 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches a child. Pickup is right outside of the Y!... *** Join us next week on Tues 1/19 - same time!

New group exercise classes start Monday! We've DOUBLED our classes and added more of your favorites. Yoga BodyPUMP... Cycle ... & so. much. more. Check out our new classes online or in our app. https://www.philaymca.org/schedule

Winter Programs start next week! Keep your kids active this winter with safe activities and trusted coaches. From tumbling to basketball, swim basics to Soccer for Success - you can find the perfect program for any age or interest. Don't wait! Spaces are limited.... Learn more @ https://www.philaymca.org/programs/kids-teens See more

We wish all who celebrate in our community a very bright celebration! Happy Chanukah from our Y family to yours!

We've teamed up with Independence Blue Cross to help spread positivity and support our communities in healthy ways during this unprecedented time. Health ofte...n starts from within! Did you know that simply practicing deep breathing has many health benefits? Reduces stress levels Lowers heart rate Lowers blood pressure Balance your body & mind with us and spread the #GoodVibesWave #ThisIsY #IBX #ConnectingCommunities

Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a day to spend time with loved ones-- even if it's virtually this year-- and to reflect on all the things you are grateful for. At the Y, we are most grateful for our amazing members, staff, volunteers, partners, and community. #HappyThanksgiving #ThisIsY

Dear Y Community, It is with great heaviness that we must announce in response to the City of Philadelphia's most recent COVID-19 restrictions that we will be closed starting November 20, 2020, until January 1, 2021. To our members, all billing will be automatically stopped and all memberships will automatically go on hold. ... We will update you in more detail via email, and will regularly update our website www.philaymca.org as more information is available. Please note, our child care services will still remain open. . . . Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay connected.

Thank you to all of the amazing volunteers, staff, and community members who made our Spread the Warmth event a success! Because of you, hundreds of children in our community recieved new winter coats to keep them warm and healthy this winter. Special thanks to our volunteers and friends from Youth Volunteer Corps Philly, YEAH Philly, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Laura Bien-Aime (Laura's Children Foundation), 18th District, and so many more. #ThisIsY #ConnectingCommunities

Black Friday is NOW! . . 2020 is tough... but this is awesome!... Join the Y and pay just $1 'til December Pools, unlimited group classes, our NEW live and on-demand workouts for home, and so much more. Share this deal! https://join.philaymca.org/blackfriday2020/ . . Don't hit snooze, offer ends Monday 11/16/2020

Parents, families, and neighbors - tune into The Greater Philadelphia YMCA Facebook page each day this coming week for informational resources and things for you to think about- one for each of the week during our 5 Days of Action!

Please share! Our Spread the Warmth event is this Saturday - right here at the Y! This year, more than ever, we want to make sure kids in our community can stay warm, healthy, and safe. ... Stop by any time between 9am and 2pm to pick up a new winter coat for the kids in your life. No ID or membership required. All are welcome! . . . . Details below: https://www.facebook.com/events/2816777008606956/

The new winter coats for kids Spread the Warmth event is happening TOMORROW at the Y! Everyone is welcome. Saturday 10/24 9am - 2pm... More details below! https://www.facebook.com/events/2816777008606956/

Happy Veterans Day! From all of us at the Y, we would like to send our sincere gratitude to all the men and women who served for their bravery and service. Thank you for protecting our country, our community, and our families.

Please share! Our Spread the Warmth event is this Saturday - right here at the Y! This year, more than ever, we want to make sure kids in our community can stay warm, healthy, and safe. ... Stop by any time between 9am and 2pm to pick up a new winter coat for the kids in your life. No ID or membership required. All are welcome! . . . . Details below: https://www.facebook.com/events/2816777008606956/

Swim lessons, dance, sports, and more are back for the Late Fall season to keep you and your family active and engaged! . . . Mark your calendars - registration opens Wednesday, October 14th!... Take a peek early and browse our programs: Youth Sports @ https://philaymca.org/programs/youth-sports/ Swim Lessons @ https://philaymca.org/programs/aquatics/swim-lessons/ Arts & Humanities @ https://philaymca.org/programs/arts-humanities/

Join us this Saturday, Oct 3rd for a FREE Community Health Fair - right here at the Y! Saturday, Oct. 3 @ 11 am - 2pm West Philadelphia YMCA 5120 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA... Our back parking lot on Sansom Street Community Health Fair includes free: Adult & Children Health Screening Blood Pressure and Glucose Testing Opioid Overdose Prevention Health and Education Counseling Personal Health Information Kits Vision Screening HIV Screening Presented by: Drexel University College of Medicine Crozer Health Primary Care Progress at Drexel

A very special 'Thank You' to the teams at Drexel University College of Medicine, Crozer Health, and Primary Care Progress at Drexel who held a free Community Health Fair right here at the Y last Saturday for our West Philadelphia community! So many were able to receive much needed and deserved care and medical advice.

Join us this Saturday, Oct 3rd for a FREE Community Health Fair - right here at the Y! Saturday, Oct. 3 @ 11 am - 2pm West Philadelphia YMCA 5120 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA... Our back parking lot on Sansom Street Community Health Fair includes free: Adult & Children Health Screening Blood Pressure and Glucose Testing Opioid Overdose Prevention Health and Education Counseling Personal Health Information Kits Vision Screening HIV Screening Presented by: Drexel University College of Medicine Crozer Health Primary Care Progress at Drexel

Join us for fun activity nights at the Y for your older kids! For ages 8-12, these new nights featuring arts & crafts and youth exercise classes are the perfect way for your kids to enjoy time at the Y! Learn more about KidZone and view our activity calendar @ https://philaymca.org/kidzone-west-philadelphia/

Join us for fun activity nights at the Y for your older kids! For ages 8-12, these new nights featuring arts & crafts and youth exercise classes are the perfect way for your kids to enjoy time at the Y! Learn more about KidZone and view our activity calendar @ https://philaymca.org/kidzone-west-philadelphia/

Thank you to everyone who joined us both at the Y and virtually last week for #WelcomingWeek! We spent the week listening, learning, reading, and celebrating all the amazing and diverse cultures that make up our West Philly Y and community. Welcoming Week allowed our neighbors to see the Y as a safe and inclusive environment for all, allowing us to focus on cultural events and the intentional celebration of one another. These events bring us together and allow an opportunity for our community to unify and learn of different cultures and customs.

Hey, West Philly! Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay Our community gets better and stronger when all our voices are heard. The first step to being heard is registering to vote. Make sure to stop by the Y today between 12-6pm to register.... Can't make it? Click the links below to get started. Register online - www.votesPA.com/Register Update your name or address - www.votesPA.com/Register Check your current information or status - www.votesPA.com/Status Don't wait. The deadline to register or update your information is October 19th (just 28 days!)

Thank you to everyone who joined us both at the Y and virtually last week for #WelcomingWeek! We spent the week listening, learning, reading, and celebrating all the amazing and diverse cultures that make up our West Philly Y and community. Welcoming Week allowed our neighbors to see the Y as a safe and inclusive environment for all, allowing us to focus on cultural events and the intentional celebration of one another. These events bring us together and allow an opportunity for our community to unify and learn of different cultures and customs.

Who's joining us for Cycle this week? Let's get after those goals. #WestPhillyStrong Schedule in our app or online https://fal.cn/WestPhillyClasses

Hey, West Philly! Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay Our community gets better and stronger when all our voices are heard. The first step to being heard is registering to vote. Make sure to stop by the Y today between 12-6pm to register.... Can't make it? Click the links below to get started. Register online - www.votesPA.com/Register Update your name or address - www.votesPA.com/Register Check your current information or status - www.votesPA.com/Status Don't wait. The deadline to register or update your information is October 19th (just 28 days!)

From all of us at the Y - we would like to wish you a happy, healthy, and safe Labor Day Weekend! We will be closed on Monday, September 7th for the holiday! . .... . Still want to stay on track when the Y isn't open? No worries! Members can access workouts and on-demand classes from home with our new virtual Y experience - PhilaYatHome! Workout any time and on any device. Simply enter your member barcode number www.philayathome.org

Who's joining us for Cycle this week? Let's get after those goals. #WestPhillyStrong Schedule in our app or online https://fal.cn/WestPhillyClasses

Our Y Student Support Centers are now open - giving students safe, supervised spaces to learn, explore, and grow while remote learning. Take a virtual tour of ...our new Y Student Support Centers! . . . Learn more and find a center near you https://philaymca.org/yssc/ See more