YGBW Press Room

Leaders of the West Chester Branch of the NAACP and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine joined together this week to celebrate the power of community and education.

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is proud to announce its official partnership with the Jr. NBA, the National Basketball Association’s premier youth basketball program. Beginning this season, children and families across Chester County will have the opportunity to join Jr. NBA Basketball Leagues at the YMCA, blending the excitement of the NBA with the YMCA’s time-honored commitment to youth development and community.

Todd Conrad, Head Coach of Team UMLY at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, earns 2025 Coach of the Meet after leading swimmers to record-breaking national success.

Leaders, staff and volunteers from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) joined in celebration on April 23 at Penn Oaks Golf Club for the Breakfast of Champions, YGBW’s biggest volunteer recognition event of the year.

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is inviting all members of the community to visit one of eight YGBW branches for free from February 10 – 15 as part of the organization’s Gift of Heart Health Week.

YMCA of Greater Brandywine Fit Truk unveiling event at WCU.

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) focused on giving back this fall through education and outreach in partnership with local nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations.

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine makes history this month as the first YMCA Association in the nation to attain Medical Fitness Facility Certification by the Medical Fitness Association (MFA).

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is showing gratitude by offering free use of wellness amenities for local veterans on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Despite being a county with tremendous wealth, nearly 73,914 residents are living at or near the poverty level, according to data from Chester County Planning Commission. During the holiday season and winter months, food and shelter insecurity hit hardest.

Classroom management has become increasingly challenging over the past decade. In response, the YMCA of Brandywine (YGBW) has launched a county-wide Rapid Response Team (RRT) to provide immediate support to childcare and early learning centers serving children at risk of expulsion.

New bus stop at the Coatesville YMCA provides expanded access to wellness, youth and community programming for residents of the Chester County community.