Warrensville Heights Family YMCA

☀️ Take on summer your way at the Y! Whether you're building strength, finding your routine, or prioritizing wellness, your membership comes with more than a workout. From fitness classes and pools to supportive spaces for every age and stage, the Y is here to help you make this your strongest summer yet.

Join today and discover all the benefits waiting for you: clevelandymca.org/join

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. 💜

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

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.

🎉🏃‍♂️ Congratulations to all of the amazing We Run This City participants who crossed the finish line this weekend!

Every mile represented hard work, commitment, perseverance, and heart. We are so proud of every student, coach, volunteer, and supporter who helped make this experience unforgettable. 💙🧡

A special shout out to Mar’Shaun Lashley from Euclid Park YMCA, who took on the 5K yesterday AND came back to run the Half Marathon today! 💪🔥 What an incredible accomplishment and display of determination!

You all proved that with dedication and support, anything is possible. Congratulations on an amazing weekend! 🏅👏

Today was training day for YMCA of Greater Cleveland summer camp counselors! From first-year counselors to seasoned team members, the group spent the day learning not only the fundamentals of creating an outstanding camp experience, but also the values, character and responsibility that come with being a YMCA camp counselor.

It was a day filled with learning, collaboration and team-building as staff prepared to make this summer meaningful, safe and memorable for every child we serve.

Special thanks to YMCA of Greater Cleveland President & CEO Timothy Hilk for kicking off the training — and teaching the legendary Pork Chop Cheer! And thank you to our Youth Development team for leading another energetic and successful training experience.

There’s still time to register your child for our summer camp programs. Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/4efXDDS

🏃‍♀️🔥 Good luck to all of our incredible We Run This City participants taking on the 5K and Half Marathon this weekend!

Months of hard work, training, and determination have led to this moment and we couldn’t be more proud of every student crossing that starting line. No matter the distance or finish time, you’ve already accomplished something amazing.

Run strong, have fun, and show the city what dedication looks like! 💪🏅

The entire YMCA of Greater Cleveland family is cheering you on every step of the way! 🧡💙