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Rendering of the new West Essex YMCA

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West Essex YMCA Invites Community Support for New Livingston Facility

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The West Essex YMCA is inviting the community to take part in an exciting new chapter for Livingston: the development of a modern,...

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South Mountain YMCA Executive Director James Goodger (left) with Family Promise Executive Director Tia Avery, Development Director Angela Lewis, and Family Promise Board Members Lamont Swittenberg and Vicky May.

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South Mountain YMCA Duck Race Raises $26K to Aid Local Families

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The South Mountain YMCA hosted its 27th annual Memorial Day Duck Race in Maplewood, raising a net total of $26,229 to support local...

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Paul Murphy, Rafael Payano, Glenn Gorlich and Chris Wolverton attend the Sussex County YMCA’s 24th Annual Golf Outing.

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Sussex YMCA Golf Event Raises $46K for Community Programs, Assistance

HARDYSTON, NJ —The Sussex County YMCA hosted its 24th Annual Golf Outing on May 20 at the award-winning Ballyowen Golf Club, bringing together 100...

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South Mountain YMCA staff drop buckets of rubber ducks into the water from the bridge.

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South Mountain YMCA Duck Race Returns Memorial Day in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The South Mountain YMCA will continue a beloved community tradition with its Annual Duck Race on Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m.,...

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Marlene Waldock, left, with Metro YMCA Chief Development Officer Deborah Kessler at the Annual Campaign Celebration on April 27 in East Hanover.

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Metro YMCA Honors Marlene Waldock with DeGhetto Philanthropic Award

LIVINGSTON, NJ—The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges honored Marlene Waldock with the Kenneth A. DeGhetto Philanthropic Ambassador Award, recognizing...

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Gailmarie Green, left, with James Goodger, District Executive Director at South Mountain YMCA

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South Mountain YMCA’s Gailmarie Green Named Staff Member of the Year

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Gailmarie Green, Senior Director of Enrichment and Family Programs at South Mountain YMCA, has been named the 2025 Staff Member of...

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Greater Bergen YMCA staff gather at the Annual Campaign Celebration in East Hanover, NJ.

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Greater Bergen County YMCA Earns 2025 Branch of the Year Honor

NEW MILFORD, NJ - The Greater Bergen County YMCA, New Milford Program Center has been named the 2025 Branch of the Year by the Metropolitan YMCA of...

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Metro YMCA of the Oranges Celebrates Youth of the Year Honorees

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges and its six branches are recognizing youth members for their distinguished participation in the...

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