YMCA of Greater Brandywine Press
February 7, 2025
Community Invited to Visit YMCA of Greater Brandywine Branches for Free from Feb 10 - 15
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.
January 16, 2025
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Debuts Fit Truk to Improve Community Health
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Fit Truk unveiling event at WCU.
December 19, 2024
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Expands Community Support through Partnerships
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.
November 20, 2024
YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) Becomes First YMCA in Nation to Receive Medical Fitness Association Facility Certification
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).
November 8, 2024
Chester County Veterans Receive Free Use of YMCA Facilities on Nov 15
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is showing gratitude by offering free use of wellness amenities for local veterans on Friday, November 15, 2024.
October 25, 2024
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Calls on Community to Spread Holiday Cheer to Help 800 Families
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.
September 30, 2024
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Establishes Chester County’s Rapid Response Team for Childcare Providers
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.
July 25, 2024
TMACC Bus Service Expands Access with New Stop at the Coatesville YMCA
New bus stop at the Coatesville YMCA provides expanded access to wellness, youth and community programming for residents of the Chester County community.
July 23, 2024
YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) Welcomes Keith Rice, Vice President of Information Technology
Welcome Keith Rice to the YMCA - Rice brings 20 years of experience in supporting the technology needs of elementary and secondary educational institutions.
July 8, 2024
YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) Welcomes VP of Health Strategies, Expands Wellness Offerings
Verónica López joins YGBW to guide organization’s expansion of medical fitness services, partnership with Elite Physical Therapy and more.
June 12, 2024
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Earns Top Workplaces 2024 Award from Philadelphia Inquirer
YMCA of Greater Brandywine has been named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
June 11, 2024
YMCA Mid-East Regional Pickleball Tournament Comes to UMLY
The YMCA Mid-East Regional Pickleball Tournament is the first Y-USA sponsored pickleball tournament - and is taking place at our very own Upper Main Line branch in Berwyn! This tournament is a precursor to the inaugural YMCA National Pickleball Tournament, which will be held in 2025.