Social Responsibility
Committed To Fragile Communities
Nearly every day around 3 p.m., staff at the South Orlando Y receieve a clear reminder of why their work is so important. “As soon as school lets out at...
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Social Responsibility
CHANGING LIVES. INSPIRING FUTURES
Last month I had the pleasure of meeting a bright, beautiful young lady who has overcome more tragedy and challenge than many of us will face in a lifetime. Only...
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Our Annual Support Campaign: “Y” It Matters
As part of the Y’s commitment to social responsibility, more than 35,000 people − or one-third of our members − receive some sort of financial assistance. And with Central Florida’s...
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Celebrating Our Donors and Real Change
At the Y, we’re bigger than a health club. That’s why the Roper YMCA hosted our Major Donor Celebration dinner at the Garden Building in Downtown, Winter Garden. At the event, we...
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2011 Annual Report
The Y sees the potential where others might not. This year’s Annual Report was WE SEE. We are proud to share with you the outstanding accomplishments the Y is making...
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Howie’s Story
Howie Apple is an inspiration to many. As an aging athlete he wanted to stay as active as he could, then he got the news that he had Parkinson’s Disease....
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Annual Gathering: Honoring our Volunteers & Donors
At the YMCA of Central Florida, we depend on our volunteers and donors to move our cause forward daily. On June 14, we brought over 300 volunteers, donors, and members...
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Annual Support Campaign
People don’t realize that the Y is more than a swim and gym. In fact, the Y is a cause that provides members with a way to connect in a...
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Prayer Brings People Together
At the Y, we are determined to stand by our mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. That’s why...
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The Y, Where Communities Come Together
SHOWCASING CAREERS FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE We gathered our Central Florida community yesterday to introduce new math and science tools that kids need to pursue careers in engineering and...