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Brian Sheafer Promoted to Senior VP and COO

LIVINGSTON, NJ — December 15, 2025 — The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, a leading non-profit organization serving Bergen, Essex, and Sussex counties, is proud to announce the promotion of Brian Sheafer to Senior Vice President and Chief...

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West Essex YMCA Board Members sign the final steel beam before it's raised.

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Steel Signing Marks Major Milestone in New West Essex YMCA Construction

LIVINGSTON, NJ — December 5, 2025 — The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges marked a major milestone Friday, Dec. 5 in the construction of the new West...

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Ed Philipp to Become 17th President and CEO of Metro YMCA

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, a leading non-profit organization serving Bergen, Essex, and Sussex counties, is proud to...

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The Power of Gratitude: How to Stay Thankful All Year

The holiday season is often filled with joy, love, and connection, but it can also feel overwhelming. Between preparing meals, cleaning, organizing,...

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Rick Gorab to Retire as President and CEO After Four Decades

LIVINGSTON, NJ - November 7, 2025 – The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, a leading nonprofit organization serving Bergen, Essex, and Sussex...

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How South Mountain YMCA is Making Basketball Inclusive for All Kids

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — South Mountain YMCA is launching a new program to help children with diverse abilities learn basketball in ways that work best for...

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The Power of Early Attachments in Child Care

For many families, enrolling a child in an Early Childhood Learning Center marks the first time their little one is away from primary caregivers....

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Metro YMCA Appoints Deborah Kessler as Chief Development Officer

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, a leading non-profit organization serving Bergen, Essex, and Sussex counties, has named...

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