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Dot Dmuchowski

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YMCA Member Story: A ‘Better Caregiver’ Thanks to the Y

Dot Dmuchowski is a retiree who has found herself in the role of a caregiver for her family members. Her father had been diagnosed with leukemia and she became a daily “care driver” for his regular visits to doctors and specialists, as well as to...

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Paul Swiatocha

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Y Member Story: Improving Health While Giving Back

Like many others, when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Paul Swiatocha was faced with the challenge of staying active and healthy while working from home...

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YMCA staff and staff member for Beyond the Bell at South Mountain YMCA

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South Mountain YMCA Takes Over Operations of Beyond the Bell

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The South Mountain YMCA, a leader in providing safe, quality child care, enrichment, and camp programming for children in Maplewood...

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Staff member helping a disabled person lift weights

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Membership and Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Y partners with Public Partnerships and Easter Seals The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is committed to serving individuals of all abilities. We...

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Two new board members for West Essex YMCA

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West Essex YMCA Board Adds Member, Names New Chair

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The West Essex YMCA has appointed Livingston resident Tony Wang to its Board of Managers and named West Orange resident Stacey...

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YMCA staff with Safety Around Water participants

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Nearly 200 Get ‘Water Ready’ at Safety Around Water Program

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is making sure kids enjoy the pool, lake, or ocean this summer, and all year-round. During the...

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Ballyowen Golf Course

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Golfers Raise Funds to Support Financial Aid, Community Programs

HAMBURG, NJ - The Sussex County YMCA hosted its 21st Annual Golf Outing on May 17 at the award-winning Ballyowen Golf Club, drawing nearly 90 golfers...

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Woman holds hands with child wearing a backpack.

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YMCA Comes to Family’s Aid Following Tragedy

Annette DeMeo's daughters, Marchella and Valentina, attend the West Essex YMCA’s School Age Child Care Program at Washington Elementary School in...

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