Licking County Family YMCA

⚠️ FLAG FOOTBALL CANCELED
Due to weather and field conditions at Don Edwards Park, Flag Football games are canceled for tonight. Thank you for your understanding.

Incredible news!

A $1 million investment in the future of our West Licking YMCA! 🎉

We’re incredibly grateful to Illuminate USA for a transformational $1 million gift, the largest corporate gift to our expansion campaign.

Their support brings our campaign total to $4.2 million, surpassing our original $4 million goal, and our new gymnasium will proudly be named the Illuminate USA Gymnasium.

And we’re not done yet. Additional support will help make even more development possible at our West Licking campus.

Help us build what’s next. 💙

Our friends at the Licking County Health Department are helping local families stay safer on the water with a FREE Life Jacket Distribution event at Buckeye Lake.

📅 September 3 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 North Shore Boat Ramp, Buckeye Lake

Life jackets are available first come, first served while supplies last. Please bring height and weight information for anyone receiving a life jacket to help ensure the proper fit.

Shoutout to our amazing GLEAM team! 💙💪

Once a month, this crew jumps in to help around the building—and they truly do it ALL! From cleaning and organizing to tackling whatever projects we have for them, they are always ready to lend a hand with a smile.

We are so thankful for their hard work and all the ways they help keep our Y looking great! 🫶

A big THANK YOU to the Newark Second Presbyterian Church youth for spending part of their Youth Local Service Day giving back to our community! 💙

This awesome group helped pack over 500 meals for our YMCA Healthy Kids Network, helping us prepare to provide weekend food to local students throughout the school year.

We are so grateful for their time, energy, and willingness to serve our community. Thank you for helping us make a difference for local kids! 🫶

A new session of our Parkinson’s Wellness Program is in session!

This 9-week program uses targeted exercise and movement to help individuals living with Parkinson’s improve strength, balance, mobility, and overall well-being.

📅 Mondays & Thursdays at 9:00 AM
💙 Just $15 per participant

A few spots are still available for the remainder of the program. Use our app or stop by the front desk to register! Caretakers are welcomed and encouraged to attend classes.

🚨 FLOODING EMERGENCY — SHELTER INFORMATION 🚨

Evacuees from impacted neighborhoods are being taken to — or can go to — the following shelters. Family members: if you’re looking for a loved one who was evacuated, check these locations first.

📍 Pataskala — Old West Licking Station 401, 428 Jefferson St.
📍 Heath — Southgate Church, 1075 S 30th St.
📍 Hebron — New Life Church, 925 W Main St.
📍 Buckeye Lake — Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 5133 Walnut Rd SE.

For information and inquiries: call the Licking County Emergency Operations Center at 740-522-9032.

⚠️ Call 911 for emergencies ONLY.
⚠️ Water is still rising. Turn around, don’t drown.

Thanks to grant funding, we’re able to offer a FREE 4-week Safety Around Water program for kids ages 6–12 at our indoor pools. This special session begins September 2 and runs for four weeks, helping kids build confidence while learning basic swimming, survival, and water safety skills.

Space is limited and registration is required. See the flyer for details!

⚠️ PRACTICES CANCELED

Due to power outages, flag football and volleyball practices are canceled for tonight. Thank you for your understanding.