Simmons YMCA

10/23/2026

Recovery has arrived at the Dowd YMCA!

Whether you want to recharge after a challenging workout or add more relaxation to your routine, the new Recovery Studio offers four experiences designed to support your well-being:
💧 HydroMassage® — personalized heated water massage
❄️ CryoLounge+ — customizable cold and heat
🔴 RedZone® Sauna — infrared heat and red light
🧊 PolarWave Dry Plunge — a cold-plunge experience without getting wet

Any YMCA of Greater Charlotte member, regardless of their home center, can purchase a Recovery package for use at Dowd.

Explore the Recovery Studio and purchase your package: https://bit.ly/4draIeB

10/20/2026

Give yourself and the people you love the gift of peace of mind.

October 19–25 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, a reminder to document your wishes and plan for what matters most.

Through our partner, FreeWill, you can create a will online for free in as little as 20 minutes. As you plan for your loved ones, you can also choose to include a gift to the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, helping our mission strengthen the community for generations to come.

Take the first step toward lasting peace of mind: https://bit.ly/4Bi7u7e

10/18/2026

A reminder as you plan your week: All YMCA of Greater Charlotte centers will be closed next Sunday, October 25, for an Employee Appreciation event.

Want to help us celebrate our team? Give a shoutout to a Y team member who’s made a difference for you in the comments! 💙

We look forward to welcoming you back during regular hours on Monday, October 26!

10/12/2026

Please plan ahead: All YMCA of Greater Charlotte centers will be closed Sunday, October 25, for an Employee Appreciation event.

We’re taking the day to celebrate the team members who make the Y a welcoming place for our community. Regular hours will resume Monday, October 26. Thank you for your understanding!

10/02/2026

Thank you for helping us exceed our Y Give goal and raise more than $530,000! There’s still time to support the Y’s mission across Greater Charlotte: https://bit.ly/4zSVzMI

09/29/2026

Together, we unlocked a $25,000 Y Give Day gift! 💙

For every 25 people who donated at least $25 today, Gene and Vickie Johnson generously contributed $5,000, up to a total of $25,000. Thanks to 125 donors, we unlocked their full gift!

Thank you to Gene and Vickie for their incredible generosity and to everyone who donated today to help us reach this milestone. Your support advances the YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s mission and impact across our community.

Haven’t donated yet? Make your Y Give gift today and help us continue making a positive impact across our community: https://bit.ly/4zSVzMI

09/24/2026

At the Y, teens can find support and opportunities to prepare for the future. Join us in supporting the YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s work across our community through Y Give: https://bit.ly/4zSVzMI

09/23/2026

🏐 Happy National Volleyball Day!🏐

Our fall season is underway, and YMCA volleyball players are building skills, making friends, and learning what it means to be part of a team.

Want to get in the game next season? Learn more about YMCA Youth Sports: https://bit.ly/3OBs52U

09/17/2026

Meet Ryan and see how Y Readers helps young students strengthen their reading skills and confidence. 📚

Gifts to Y Give help make programs like Y Readers possible for more children in our community. 💙

Donate: https://bit.ly/4zSVzMI

09/15/2026