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YMCA


Help provide summer fun for everyone by giving hope through water safety

SPONSORED: The YMCA is the nation's leading provider of community-based swim lessons, which research has shown is key to preventing drowning.

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Downtown San Antonio day care closure displaces low-income children

The YMCA had hoped to move child care operations from the Victoria Commons area but thus far has been unable to secure a new location.

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NSWC Dahlgren Division employees support regional SeaPerch event

Student teams competed for three spots in the international SeaPerch competition.

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Sanford-Springvale YMCA kicks off summer with annual Healthy Kids Day

The Sanford-Springvale YMCA is hosting the YMCA’s annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 30.

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Give health, hope and opportunity. Become a YMCA Impact Partner today.

SPONSORED: The YMCA of Greater San Antonio's 2022 Annual Campaign hopes to raise $1 million and has reached one-third of its goal.

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Let’s get physical: Síclovía returns to Southtown

Just in time for spring, participants will be walking, riding and rolling through some Southtown streets that are closed to traffic.

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Bohannon banks long, late 3, No. 24 Iowa beats Indiana 80-77

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon couldn't recall how many times he tried a long, game-winning 3 in his backyard. With the shot clock running down in a tie game, a berth in the Big Ten Tournament championship at stake and the ball in his hands, Bohannon did what he always does — took the shot, this time from just inside the midcourt logo. “It’s something that can’t be put into words,” Bohannon said.

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YMCA of Greater San Antonio launches esports program

'KSAT Explains: Esports in San Antonio' available to stream on-demand now.

Shortage of childcare workers continues to cause long waitlists for after school programs

A shortage of childcare workers continue to be an issue nationwide, including in San Antonio. It’s led to a long wait list for after school programs and uncertainty for working parents.

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Giving to top charities rose 3.7% in 2020, driven by wealthy

In the wake of the most devastating public-health emergency in a century and the resulting economic uncertainty, Americans provided more charitable dollars to United Way Worldwide than any other nonprofit focused on direct aid, followed by the Salvation Army and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, according to new rankings by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

Over 300 children are on a waitlist for the YMCA after-school program

Hundreds of local families are on the waitlist at the YMCA of Greater San Antonio and the organization says it needs more childcare workers before they can bring on more kids.

An Indiana town is wooing new residents with on-demand grandparents

The small city of Greensburg, Indiana, wants to grow, and is offering incentives for people to move in: Cash, a YMCA membership, and oh yeah — grandparents on-demand.

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YMCA Cibolo Family Miracle Field groundbreaking signals growth for community

The YMCA of Greater of San Antonio is taking their mission to the community of Cibolo. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Cibolo Sports Complex Thursday morning.

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office recruits boomers with new hiring campaign

Age is but a number if you’re wanting to start a career with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

YMCA Síclovía event returns in time for 10th anniversary

Organized by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, Síclovía will return Sunday for the first time since fall 2019.

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Play in the streets of downtown San Antonio during Siclovia

Get ready to run, walk, explore and play in the streets of downtown San Antonio car-free during the 18th Siclovia event this Sunday.

YMCA of San Antonio's Camp Flaming Arrow closes for good

The YMCA's scenic Hill Country sleep-away camp operating since 1926 will be sold to reduce the nonprofit’s expenses.

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5 Bedroom Home in Fredericksburg - $475,000

A classic colonial in sought after Clearview Heights, just minutes to I-95, shopping, schools, the YMCA, the YMCA waterpark pool, downtown Fredericksburg and more. Located in a well established and

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Here’s list of cooling centers to help people stay safe in Kansas City’s heat wave

When the heat rises to dangerous levels, you’ll need more than fans to keep cool. Here’s a list of cooling centers.

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Woman arrested 14 years after abandoning her newborn in a dumpster

DNA tests and years long search end with arrest of 44-year-old woman

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The Y. Not a place, a purpose. Serving the community for over 145 years

SPONSORED: YMCA programs make a significant impact on the lives of children, with endless benefits that can last a lifetime.

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Children at heightened drowning risk after pandemic canceled swim lessons, agency says

Children may be at a heightened risk of drowning this summer after the pandemic canceled swim lessons last year, child safety advocates warn.

Schertz looking at converting Wendy Swan pool into splashpad

At its May 25 meeting, Schertz City Council voted unanimously and without public...

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YMCA to host pickleball tournament

The Massad Family YMCA will host a pickleball tournament at its outdoor courts on June 19 to raise funds for expanding the number of outdoor pickleball courts from two to

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Kevin Washington, YMCA's president and CEO, says he's "happy" with CDC's guidelines for children

The CDC announced youth camps can reopen this summer without masks and social distancing if attendees and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Transcript: Kevin Washington on "Face the Nation," May 30, 2021

The following is a transcript of an interview with YMCA President and CEO Kevin Washington that aired Sunday, May 30, 2021, on "Face the Nation."

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Lifeguards in high demand this summer; shortage could stagger pool hours

Many cities and non-profit groups are competing to draw in lifeguards to work this summer, and some companies are offering good incentives and bonuses.

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Trump the dancer? His moves to 'YMCA' at rallies are a hit

President Donald Trump, a man who is famously particular about his appearance, is fully embracing doing a dad dance to the Village People's “YMCA” as the finale to his rallies in the campaign's closing stretch. Trump's rally dance has become a rare moment of levity in an otherwise miserable campaign year marked by a deadly pandemic, an economic recession and racial turmoil. Then order 'Dancing with The Don’ and let President Trump teach you all the hottest moves!" Dancing.”“YMCA,” widely considered a gay anthem, is a relatively new addition to Trump's rally playlist. Trump campaign adviser Jason Miller agreed to reveal the secret to an AP reporter “only if we first get a clip of you singing YMCA.”AP's Jill Colvin declined.

Two Cibolo Family YMCA employees test positive for COVID-19, officials say

Two employees at the Cibolo Family YMCA have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a Facebook post from YMCA officials. Out of caution, both the Cibolo and the Schertz Family YMCA facilities will be closed Monday, June 22, due to shared staff and services, according to YMCA staff. Dear members and Y family, we have received notification that two of our Y staff members tested positive for COVID-19.... Posted by Cibolo Family YMCA on Sunday, 21 June 2020The facilities are working with the Guadalupe County Department of Health and Safety on health and safety guidelines. Its unclear when the facilities will reopen as of yet, but YMCA staff are expected to give an update Monday afternoon, officials said. Well bring more updates as they become available.

Summer camps open with COVID-19 protocols to keep staff members, children safe

SAN ANTONIO YMCA summer camps have implemented new safety protocols amid the novel coronavirus pandemic to give parents peace of mind when it comes to their families health. From the moment parents arrive at the YMCA summer camp at Thousand Oaks, there are protocols to ensure those walking in dont have symptoms associated with COVID-19. Summer camps try pods to keep campers together while limiting the spread of coronavirusWe have to take their temperature, the childs temperature, before they enter our facility. And then after that, theyre allowed to come into the facility, said Yzamar Bernal, program director at YMCA of Greater San Antonio. We have special equipment from the facility thats used in the gym that we can use, as well, in our rooms, she said.

Summer Camps Plan for Fewer Kids Amid Lingering Coronavirus Concerns

On June 1, the Boys & Girls Clubs will reopen for summer camps, CEO Angie Mock said. Under Day Youth Camps, the group recommends extra cleaning and sanitation, as well as directing youth camps to consider having all staff members wear face coverings. Though none of these guidelines are legal mandates, summer camps already had similar precautions in mind. And if things continue to do well, well ratchet it up another level.Some summer camps are foregoing the season altogether. But as the Boys & Girls Clubs and other childrens organizations plan for the summer, Mock noted they need to be looking even further ahead.

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YMCA CEO seeks $60 billion for nonprofits and aid for youth sports

Washington is seeking $60 billion to save non-profit organizations, including the YMCA, which has already laid off more than 75% of its employees. If funding isn't approved, some YMCA organizations may only be able to stay open for three months. With insufficient revenue, YMCA' across the country will not afford to fund youth programs. Youth sports will sufferpatrickheagney | Getty ImagesThe YMCA serves seven million youth under age 18 through youth sports and after-school programs, according to YMCA officials. Joshua Jacobs, the CEO of TGA Premier Sports, said youth sports organizations need to develop a "high-value proposition" in both in-person and online programs for youth to stay engaged with traditional sports.

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YMCA Stands Up Emergency Child Care for Essential Workers

In the parking lot of the closed day care, she recalled hearing from a coworker about emergency child care available for essential workers, such as H-E-B employees, offered by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio. The YMCAs emergency child care for school-age children (as well as infants and toddlers in some of its existing child care sites) is designed to help essential workers, such as health care providers and law enforcement, whose jobs require them to be at work during the COVID-19 crisis. The nonprofit has set up emergency care sites across the city, including places such as Morgans Wonderland and Journey Fellowship Church. As of Thursday, the YMCA had 30 children enrolled in emergency care, which costs $60 a day or $155 a week, and other families in the enrollment process, said a spokeswoman. The Y began anticipating essential workers child care needs about two weeks ago, said Sandy Morander, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.

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Female powerlifter nearly disqualified from competition over beliefs

A local female power lifter is heading to Chicago for a major national competition. "They kept loading the bar and kept loading the bar and I just kept pulling and kept pulling," O'kray said. "I have power lifted with them four other times, and I was able to wear my skirt," O'kray said. In a series of emails to the USA Powerlifting Technical Committee, the YMCA pleaded on O'kray's behalf. The upcoming 2019 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals meet is governed by the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF).

17th Siclovia returns to San Antonios downtown route

By Linda Owenssac-ranger@alamo.eduThe annual health and fitness event Siclovia will close off downtown streets 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 29 to encourage participants to walk, ride bikes or skate. Streets will close for motor vehicles 9 a.m.-4 p.m. rain or shine, Stephanie Chavira said in an email Sept. 26. The route is from Mahncke Park on Broadway to Fourth Street, then Alamo Street to Travis Park on East Travis Street. The family friendly event allows San Antonio residents to get out and get active and learn healthy behaviors, Chavira said. It is a practice sometimes called open streets, Chavira said.

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Yo, ho, ho! International Talk Like a Pirate Day is upon us!

Aye maties, 'tis the day we've all been waiting for: International Talk Like a Pirate Day. The idea for the day was born in 1995 on a YMCA racquetball court in Albany, Oregon. "As the name suggests, this is a day on which everybody would talk like a pirate. Find ye pirate monikerNo made-up holiday in the digital age would be complete without a pirate name generator, and there are plenty of them. Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

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"Story Squad" helps young gun violence victims share stories

Story Squad, an audio storytelling program at the YMCA of Metro Chicago, encourages children to share their experiences with gun violence. In this web extra, 14-year-old Edward uses his fictional story "Street Life" to explore what he sees and hears outside his window.

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Arming Chicago youth with strength against violence

So far this year, the city of Chicago has recorded a total of 546 shootings. To fight this, a YMCA youth program called Urban Warriors, created by a former gang member, brings together at-risk youth with military veterans who share a common experience: the stresses of a battle zone. Michelle Miller reports.

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On the Road: YMCA patrons stage intervention for anorexic woman

On the Road: YMCA patrons stage intervention for anorexic woman As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets a group of people who decided to step in to help Lauryn Lax, a woman whom they saw at the gym growing dangerously thin. Their decision to get involved in her life, Lauren says, helped save it.

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5/2: Helicopters shot down in Eastern Ukraine fighting; On the Road: YMCA patrons stage intervention for anorexic woman

5/2: Helicopters shot down in Eastern Ukraine fighting; On the Road: YMCA patrons stage intervention for anorexic woman The Ukrainian government and pro-Russian separatists say two helicopters were shot down in recent fighting, although there was no evidence of any wreckage.The Ukrainian government claimed one of them was brought down by a surface-to-air missile. That hasn't been verified, but U.S. sources are treating the report as credible; As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets a group of people who decided to step in to help Lauryn Lax, a woman whom they saw at the gym growing dangerously thin. Their decision to get involved in her life, Lauren says, helped save it.

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