YMCA of the North Blog

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The YMCA of the North is selling Christmas trees at local tree lots starting on Friday, November 24.

The YMCA of the North has created the Center for Social Impact that partners with communities to advance sustainable transformation towards collective wellbeing.

The YMCA of the North and Three Rivers Park District will host the Resilinator adventure race for buddy pairs on Saturday, October 28 and Sunday October 29 at Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington, MN.

These 5 simple steps can help you create the mighty ‘mindful pause’ 

The YMCA of the North will host a metro-wide Minnesota Vikings flag football tournament for 300 youth from ages 6 to 14 on Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8.

Bend Health launches a new community mental health training and certification program to help address the National State of Emergency in Children's Mental Health

The YMCA of the North and the Ramsey County Office of Safety and Justice will host a free back to school family event and youth opportunity fair from 9:00 - Noon on Saturday, September 9 at the St. Paul YMCA Eastside.

Self-guided care is an important part of health and wellbeing that goes far beyond scented candles and beauty routines (despite what your social media feed might suggest).

The YMCA of the North, West Broadway Livability Coalition, and Northside We Outside and Friends is hosting a free back to school family event on Thursday, August 31 at North Commons Park in Minneapolis.

The YMCA of the North will host its annual BreakAway Splash & Dash on Friday, August 18, and the BreakAway Kids Tri on Saturday, August 19, at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove.

The Greg Coleman Celebrity Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Bunker Hills Golf Course in Coon Rapids, MN to support the YMCA in advancing the health and wellbeing of our communities through youth mentoring and sports programs.

The YMCA of the North will host a metro-wide soccer tournament and track and field Meet for youth from ages 6 to 14 on Saturday, July 29 (soccer) and Sunday, July 30 (soccer and track).

The new partnership creates innovative collaboration for youth exiting foster care

The YMCA of the North is hosting the 2023 National Judicial Competition (NJC), an annual competition for high school students who have participated in model judicial programs as part of Youth in Government, Mock Trial or Model United Nations. The competition will take place July 25-27 at the Minnesota Capitol Complex in St. Paul, MN.

The YMCA of the North recently elected at its annual meeting four new members to its board of directors.

The YMCA of the North provides water safety tips to help kids, teens, adults and families enjoy lakes, rivers and pools during the Fourth of July holiday and throughout the summer months.

Amazon Donated $50,000 to Support YMCA Neighborhood Centers and Child Care Programs

George Wellbeing will be offering nutrition workshops at various YMCA locations for Y members and the public.

Thousands of youth will have free access to the Y’s wellbeing and youth enrichment programs from June 5 through September 4

The YMCA of the North provides water safety tips to help kids, teens, adults and families enjoy lakes, rivers and pools during the Memorial Day holiday weekend and throughout the summer months.

The YMCA of the North will be recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization for its efforts in supporting the military community at a proclamation event tomorrow.

Kids, Adults and Seniors Invited to Find Out What it Takes to Reach the Top of the World

George Wellbeing will be offering nutrition workshops at various YMCA locations for Y members and the public.

The YMCA of the North will bring together more than 350 students in grades 6-12 at the Minnesota State Capitol on April 17.

Minneapolis College and the YMCA of the North celebrate Beacons Next Generation, the expanded Beacons initiative that grows the program from its current K-12 model to K-Career on April 12.

The Rochester YMCA and Threshold Arts will offer free, YMCA ForeverWell Singing Sound Bowl Meditation & Relaxation programming on select Wednesdays in April and June from Noon – 1 p.m. at the Historic Chateau Theatre.

The YMCA of the North and local park partners offer Adventure in the Neighborhood, a day camp program offering outdoor educational and enrichment activities.

The YMCA of the North will bring together more than 500 students in grades 7-12 at the Minnesota YMCA Model United Nations on March 30-April 1.

The Woodbury YMCA will bring preschoolers and older adult members together in an intergenerational yoga class on March 29.

The YMCA of the North with Hennepin County, Brooklyn Center Community Schools and Osseo Area Schools offers Homework Starts with Home Northwest, a new program providing resources and supportive services to families experiencing housing instability.

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was named a “YMCA Congressional Champion” in Washington, D.C., on February 15 for her support of the Y and her leadership on the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act and the Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act.

George Wellbeing, an initiative of the YMCA of the North, will be offering free community acupuncture starting February 6 at the Blaisdell and Midway YMCAs for Y members and the public.

Adventure Race Expands into East Metro on January 29. Ninth Annual West Metro Race Happens February 17 and 18.

The YMCA will host more than 1,200 students in grades eight through 12 for the Youth in Government conference at the Minnesota State Capitol January 5-8.

The YMCA of the North is inviting the community to donate to the Winter Clothing Drive to purchase coats, gloves, hats, boots and snow pants for youth living in Y Neighborhood Centers.

The YMCA of the North is selling Christmas trees at local tree lots starting on Friday, November 25.

The YMCA will support more than 300 schools across the state in hosting mock elections on or just before Election Day.

YMCA of the North will host its Resilinator adventure race for buddy pairs on Saturday and Sunday October 22-23, at Hyland Lake Park Reserve, presented by Cargill and hosted by Three Rivers Park District.

The YMCA of the North welcomes Michelle T. Edgerton as executive vice president of advancement and development.

The funds will support the wellbeing for the military community with programs including veteran family overnight camp, kids to camp, family sports day in partnership with the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota United, YMCA members and Y move program.

Penny & Bill George and the George Family Foundation make lead gift to multi-year $29 million campaign
 

Free event celebrates $8 million gift to create George Wellbeing initiative and previews expansion of wellbeing offerings

The YMCA of the North will bring together more than 60 adults 55+ for a day of outdoor adventure at YMCA Camp ForeverWell at Y Camp St. Croix in Hudson, WI on Tuesday, September 13.

The YMCA of the North is sponsoring, along with the Minnesota Lynx and Timberwolves, Ballard Spahr LLC, Robins Kaplan LLC and Stinson LLP, the inaugural City Coach Faceoff Thursday, August 18 in downtown Minneapolis.

The YMCA of the North will host its annual BreakAway Splash & Dash on Friday, August 19, and the BreakAway Kids Tri on Saturday, August 20, at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. Both events are presented by Twin Cities Orthopedics.

Hectic schedules don’t have to eliminate quick, easy, and tasty choices.

The YMCA of the North is hosting the YMCA National Judicial Competition (NJC), an annual competition for high school students who have participated in model judicial programs as part of Youth in Government, Mock Trial or Model United Nations, on August 1-4 in St. Paul, MN.

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