Organization prepares to be a local destination for fall activities serving thousands of Houstonians throughout fall 2023 The YMCA of Greater Houston is ready to kick off the fall season with exciting programming for youth, adults and seniors throughout the city. By offering a wide variety of programs and learning opportunities, the Y will continue to be a place of purpose, serving over 5,000 youth daily throughout the school year in their After School Child Care program alone. […]
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YMCA Of Greater Houston Raises Awareness For Child Abuse Through Five Days Of Action
The initiative strives to educate Houstonians on how to recognize the signs of child abuse, provide helpful resources and encourage the community to take action With approximately three million cases of child abuse reported each year in the United States, the YMCA of Greater Houston is committed to ensuring the safety of Houston’s youth. To coincide with National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in April, the YMCA hosts an annual Five Days of Action initiative to raise […]
YMCA of Greater Houston Gears Up for a Summer of Fun
HOUSTON (June 3, 2022) – The YMCA of Greater Houston is ready to be the go-to spot of summer fun for local families. Through a variety of exciting programs, classes and services, the organization remains focused on positive and impactful ways to the unite the community. Whether it be making new friends through classes, events and clubs or gathering at the pool to cool off, there is a place for everyone at the YMCA this summer. As a purpose-driven […]
YMCA of Greater Houston Welcomes Applications for over 700 Seasonal and Permanent Positions across Greater Houston
Organization prepares for a fun-filled summer with exciting job opportunities at all YMCA locations The YMCA of Greater Houston is excited to welcome new and returning seasonal and part-time employees to the YMCA family. The organization is looking to fill over 700 positions this summer across all locations in the Greater Houston area. To ensure a safe, fun summer for all, the YMCA is in search of lifeguards, swim instructors, day camp counselors, resident camp counselors and […]
Tuition-Free Classical School hosting Virtual Career Fair
Who: Public charter school, Aristoi Classical Academy, is hosting its first-ever Virtual Career Fair. What: Virtual Career Fair for summer and academic year job opportunities. Summer enrichment, academic teaching, and non-teaching positions are available. School officials will be available to talk about the school, the application process, and answer questions. When: March 31, 2022 @ 6:30 PM Where: Virtually from your own home. Register at www.aristoiclassical.org/careers/. Why: Aristoi Classical Academy is providing a no-cost summer […]
19th Annual YMCA Turkey Dash
A Huge Success The 19th Annual YMCA Turkey Dash, presented by Methodist West Hospital, is in the books for 2021. Participants enjoyed four live events: 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Walk/Run, a 1 mile Kids’ Run. A Virtual Race option was also available. Runners enjoyed a new course route, post-race vendor booths and a rain free race to kick off their Thanksgiving morning! “The Turkey Dash is an event where families get together and celebrate a holiday while creating new […]
YMCA Operation Backpack
YMCA of Greater Houston is accepting donations July 6 – Aug. 6 to provide school supplies and backpacks to students in need The YMCA of Greater Houston is launching its 17th annual YMCA Operation Backpack in preparation for the 2021 school year and is accepting donations throughout July and August. YMCA Operation Backpack provides school supplies and backpacks to students in need throughout the Greater Houston Area. Houstonians are invited to assist via online donations, texting YMCABACKPACK to […]
YMCA Of Greater Houston Hires Angela Hodson As Chief Philanthropy Officer
Hodson to lead new ‘Be the Change’ philanthropic campaign seeking to secure $25 million in community support The YMCA of Greater Houston is proud to announce the expansion of its leadership team with the newly hired Angela Hodson as Chief Philanthropy Officer. Hodson is a Houston-based leader with more than 28 years of nonprofit and charitable experience and relationships that will further elevate the Y’s philanthropy efforts. “I am beyond delighted to join the YMCA of […]
Ymca Of Greater Houston Provides Access To Water Safety Education At Splash Bash 2021
The no-cost, 30-minute community water safety class will be offered at 19 Houston area locations on June 12 The YMCA of Greater Houston believes that everyone should have access to water safety education and is inviting all families to participate in a 30-minute water safety class at no cost at various Y locations, Saturday, June 12. According to the Center for Disease Control formal swim lessons can reduce drowning by 88% and for every child who dies […]
The YMCA Of Greater Houston Launches HTX+, A Transformative Virtual Platform
The first-of-its-kind virtual platform is geared to tackle social isolation by providing Houstonians resources to strengthen spirit, mind and body in the comfort of their homes The YMCA of Greater Houston announces the launch of HTX+, a new on-demand, one-of-a-kind virtual platform with fitness and wellness courses and resources for all ages. The multilayered platform includes fitness, HTX Kids, ForeverWell, YLife, mindfulness, virtual personal training, educational resources and more. Since the start of the pandemic, The Y has taken unrelenting […]