In the first Community Voices Roundtable installment of 2023, three leaders from the community recreation industry dive into a new year with takeaways from 2022, what’s changing in 2023 and advice on membership, staffing, programming, ...
Courtney Harrness’ journey to CEO and how he’s leading the Attleboro Norton YMCA to co-create healthier futures for all. The Attleboro Norton YMCA in Massachusetts was founded in 1867 and encompasses four locations: the Downtown ...
How the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is improving health and providing community support through its Pedaling for Parkinson’s program. Riding an indoor, stationary bicycle has been shown to reduce Parkinson’s motor symptoms by 35%. ...
Creative ways to staff summer camp amid labor shortages. Last summer, JCC Chicago served over 3,500 children from ages three to 13 across nine different summer camps. Those countless hours of memories and opportunities for ...
Hailee Bland Walsh of Fit Truk shares outside the box approaches to boost retention. As many brick-and-mortar community rec operators continue to see the lasting effects of COVID-19 on revenue reports, organizations are finding creative ...
What’s top of mind for leaders when thinking about the future of the YMCA. I don’t have a crystal ball or the ability to predict the future. But one thing is for sure – YMCA ...
In The Last Word, we sit down with an industry expert to share their wealth of knowledge. In the 2023 January/February issue, the conversation features Sue Glass, the president and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan ...
Five New Jersey YMCAs are joining the Boys and Young Men of Color initiative to support and advance life outcomes for those facing profound challenges growing up. Darrin Anderson, the chief executive office for the ...
The dos and don’ts of new member onboarding for 2023. With the start of each new year, many motivated individuals will rush to community centers and gyms with the hopes of being able to accomplish ...
Judi Christy, the director of marketing and communication at the Akron Area YMCA, shares her experience learning how to play pickleball. I have never been a person who jumps into fads. I did not race ...