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The Bath Area Family YMCA reaches new heights with deep small-town roots. For 170 years, the small community of Bath,...
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From energy-generating cardio equipment to rehabilitation-friendly machines, SportsArt gives rec centers the tools to unite communities. For Ruben Mejia, the...
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Steve Jobin on Creating Collective Impact at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA
In episode 35, Steve Jobin, the president and CEO of the Raritan Bay Area YMCA in New Jersey, shares how...
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Eric Mann’s Impact on Community Rec and YMCA of Florida’s First Coast
A look back on the tenure and career of Eric Mann, the former president and CEO of the YMCA of...
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Michael Labadorf on the Evolving Insurance Challenges for Rec Centers
In this executive spotlight, Michael Labadorf, the executive vice president of Brown & Brown Insurance, shares his career background and...
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This tour video showcases the Greater Midland Community Center in Midland, Michigan, as a vibrant, inclusive hub where people of all ages...
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From September 17-19, YMCA professionals will meet in New Orleans, Louisiana, for the 2026 YMCA General Assembly. While networking and...
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Building Aquatics Facilities for Longevity: A 25-Year Partnership Between Paddock Pool Equipment Company and Baruzzini Aquatics
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The YMCA of Tuscaloosa is expanding wellness, fitness and recreation opportunities through a new project with the University of West...
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In this Expert Q&A, Wayne Stump, the CEO of the Bloomsburg Area YMCA, discusses the expansion of the YMCA's childcare...
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The Marjorie & Lewis Katz Jewish Community Center (Katz JCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rabbi Jeremy R....
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To further embrace the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., the YMCA of Greenwich is offering weekly pickleball beginner and intermediate...
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After a thorough national search, Valley of the Sun JCC in Scottsdale, Arizona, is pleased to announce Dina Shuster has...
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New Legacy Membership at Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Gets Positive Response
As the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges builds the new, state-of-the-art West Essex branch, the Y created a new Legacy...
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Gordon JCC Names Dara Freiberg as Next CEO
The Gordon JCC in Nashville, Tennessee, is pleased to announce Dara Freiberg has been selected as its CEO. Following an...
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