What’s Happening at Springs Family YMCA in November
Friendsgiving Potluck
Join us at the YMCA for a Friendsgiving Pot Luck! Bring your signature dish to share with your friends and community members for a wonderful Friendsgiving Pot Luck lunch. We bring the sliced turkey, ham, and drinks. You bring the yummy appetizers, the delicious sides and sweet treats.
Celebrating Outstanding Contributions: 2024 Greater Austin YMCA Annual Gratitude Luncheon
At the Greater Austin YMCA’s 2024 Annual Gratitude Luncheon, we gather to honor the volunteers and community partners who have made remarkable contributions over the past year. These individuals and organizations are the heart of our mission, helping us build stronger, healthier communities. Each year, we present several awards to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in service, leadership and partnership.
Below, we celebrate our 2024 award recipients and speakers who inspire us with their dedication and leadership.
Award Descriptions
Greater Austin YMCA Partners with St. Edward’s University on $20 Million Climate Resilience Hub in East Austin
Partnership will create educational programming on sustainability, resilience
(AUSTIN – October 22, 2024) The Greater Austin YMCA and St. Edward’s University have announced a partnership agreement on an application for a $20 million Community Change Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. If awarded, the grant will fund construction of a multipurpose facility to serve as a climate resilience hub at the East Communities YMCA as well as community outreach and education programs.
The grant calls for collaborations between nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions and local governments to address adverse climate-related impacts in local communities. St. Edward’s
3 Reasons Why Afterschool Programs could benefit your Family
Picture this: the school bell rings, and a tidal wave of backpacks and excited kids burst through the classroom doors. They’ve been cooped up all day, and now they’re ready to let loose!
What adventures await them after school? How about building a skyscraper out of blocks, laughing until your sides hurt with friends, or running so fast you feel like a superhero on the playground?
What’s Happening at Camp Moody in October 2024
Swim Y’All
Aquatic Awesomeness at YMCA Camp Moody
On Sunday, Sept 22, over 170 of our younger Greater Austin YMCA members from three different centers gathered at Camp Moody for a wave-making, water-churning good time of a swim meet! Ranging in age from 5 to 18, these young athletes raced in a variety of competitive swimming events– several kiddos doing so for the first time at a USA Swimming-sanctioned swim meet. Coaches, parents, spectators and volunteers cheered all these swimmers to fast and fun times and an overall great experience.
Our YMCA Swim Alliance, aka “Swim
What’s Happening at Townlake Y in October 2024
Fall Programming at TownLake YMCA
Adult Boxing is back! Coach Gil and Coach Douglas are ready to upgrade your fitness through boxing style-high intensity workouts. Register today
Women With Weights with our certified personal trainer, Carley P. Happening exclusively during our Women’s Wellness Hours
