Geauga Family YMCA

We just hit 5% of our goal! Add your flame to the fire today to help a child attend summer camp!

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Today, the YMCA of Greater Cleveland Board of Directors welcomed new Board Chair Justin Binns and recognized the outstanding leadership of outgoing Chair LaRese Purnell.

LaRese's service as board chair helped guide our YMCA through both challenges and opportunities, leaving our organization stronger and better positioned for the future. As we celebrated his contributions, LaRese reflected on his own YMCA journey, sharing that he was once a "Y kid" who found positive role models, safe spaces and life-changing opportunities through the YMCA. He remarked that the YMCA was one of the organizations that helped save his life and shaped many of the decisions he made during his formative years.

Today, his story has come full circle. From a young person impacted by the Y to the leader of our Board of Directors, LaRese's journey is a powerful reminder of the lasting difference the YMCA can make in a person's life.

Thank you, LaRese, for your leadership, your passion and your continued commitment to strengthening our community. 💜

The fire is officially burning bright at the Geauga Family YMCA! In just the first TWO days of our Seats Around the Fire campaign, our community has already helped raise $485 to support camp scholarships for local kids.
As part of the nationwide Campfire Across America initiative, every donation helps create life-changing camp experiences filled with friendship, confidence, belonging, and adventure. Help us keep the momentum going and donate today:

https://secure.qgiv.com/event/seatsaroundthefire/

🥇🥈🥉Our IRONMAN Challenge has officially wrapped up! A huge congratulations to all of our finishers for your hard work, dedication, and determination!👏

Challenge t-shirts have been ordered and should be arriving any day now-we can't wait to see everyone wearing them with pride!

Whether you completed every milestone or simply challenged yourself along the way, we hope you had fun, and felt stronger through the journey!🎉

Why the Y? Because kids thrive when they have space to learn, play, and grow. 💙
With youth programs, Child Watch, and supportive staff, the YMCA of Greater Cleveland gives families peace of mind while children build confidence, friendships, and lifelong skills. It’s a place where kids can just be kids—and grow into their best selves.

Join the Y this May and invest in their future: https://bit.ly/490Rycf

Come hungry this summer for food truck Friday's!

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸
As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, we reflect with gratitude on their sacrifice and dedication.

🔥The Geauga YMCA Line Dance Party was on FIRE tonight!🔥

So much energy, laughter and fun on the dance floor! Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a great time.
We love dancing with this amazing group!

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Motivation starts here.
Join a class and feel the difference.