Community Development

The Human Library started in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2000 and has since spread across the world. One community hosting its own version of the event...

Camp Cool Age, a summer camp for older adults, first began from a conversation between Jordan Fruchtman, the chief program officer of the Lawrence Family...

“Unity is strength… where there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved,” said Mattie Stepanek, best-selling author, poet and peace advocate. A group of...

Industry leaders share how collaborations with other organizations empower their communities. Collaborations with community organizations is a great way to increase your impact on your...

Welcome to Community Voices, a platform for voices of the community recreation industry. In Episode 11 of the Community Rec Magazine Podcast, Terri Arends, the...

Teenagers can be difficult to create programming for which can lead to them being overlooked and underserved. But that’s not the case at Sid Jacobson...

The David Posnack JCC in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been bringing joy to children battling cancer since 2009 through their Sunrise Day Camp under the...

The New Jersey YMCA State Alliance and the largest insurance provider in the state, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon), are teaming...

Service is a powerful force that could transform lives, communities and even the world. It’s an altruistic act of giving, putting the needs of others...

Pickleball has been taking health and wellness industries by storm, and one community rec center taking advantage of this trend is the West YMCA, a...