Learn how organizations are supporting veterans this Veterans Day and beyond Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed annually on November 11. It’s a tribute to all of those who have served in the U.S. ...
Justin Dominick, the senior director of fitness at the JCC of Greater Baltimore, shares tips for promoting fitness and community as benefits to mental health. Being able to engage the community at places like JCC’s, YMCA’s ...
Holistic programming ideas and initiatives that can improve the mental and physical health of your community. It’s no secret the past few years of the COVID-19 pandemic have taken a toll on society — both ...
Image courtesy of the YMCA of Metro Denver. One of the hottest trends in the community rec industry right now are the growing number of medical partnerships organizations are creating. In the wake of the ...
How the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is combatting the mental health crisis through partnership, collaborative leaders and the motto, “Stronger Together.” Laurie Goganzer grew up in a house where there was always someone who ...
How the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties is helping those battling mental health issues in the local community through the Healthy Horizons program. Mental health has been the center of discussion the past two ...
The YMCA of Greater Louisville’s partnership with the Bounce Coalition aims to train staff in trauma-informed care. As prime out-of-school time and early childcare providers, community centers have the opportunity to be at the forefront ...
Leaders in any industry understand the importance of networking. It’s a tough truth, but the power and benefits of creating connections can’t be underestimated. But what if your organization doesn’t already have those extensive relationships? ...
Parks Prescriptions (PaRx) began as a grassroots movement in the U.S. over a decade ago and has now spread to countries around the world. It’s an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation, driven by health ...
New CDC data published March 31, 2022 shed additional light on the mental health of U.S. high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This data comes a month before Mental Health Awareness Month in May, ...