Community Development

This winter, the Northwestern Connecticut YMCA held its annual Freezin’ for a Reason event to bring awareness to the persistent issue of homelessness in the...

In Episode 16 of the Community Rec Magazine Podcast, Jessica Hendrix, the vice president of operations at the YMCA of Western North Carolina, details how...

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) hosted elected officials, healthcare providers and community leaders on Tuesday, January 14, for a ribbon cutting event to celebrate...

In the winter of 2022-23, the Lakeland Hills YMCA in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, started the GRIT ‘n Snow program for area youth. Fast forward...

Advocacy is defined as any attempt to influence someone or support something to effect change. Advocating for your industry can have many benefits such as...

Favorite takeaways and lessons learned from the 2024 Community Rec Magazine cover stories. As someone who is very nostalgic by nature, I always take the...

In the newest Expert Q&A, editor John Reecer is joined by Susan Berman, associate executive director, community engagement, and Nathalia Melo, community needs bank coordinator,...

In November, the Gateway Region YMCA in St. Louis, Missouri, brought its new Mobile Y to the community. The 52-foot trailer offers different, fun activities...

Welcome to Community Voices, a platform for voices of the community recreation industry. In Episode 15 of the Community Rec Magazine Podcast, Tony Collins, the...

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) makes history this month as the first YMCA association in the nation to attain Medical Fitness Facility Certification by...