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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Press

February 7, 2025
YGBW President and CEO gets his blood pressure checked, demonstrating an important tool for heart disease prevention. 
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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
Guests celebrate after Bertram L. Lawson II cuts ribbon on the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s (YGBW) Fit Truk. Pictured (L to R): Sr Association Director of Wellness Programming, Jackie Canan; State Representative Chris Pielli; VP of Health Strategies, Veronica Lopez, RN; Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Heather W. Wilson; President and CEO, Bertram L. Lawson II, Association Director of Community and Mobile Health, Wendy Young; Co-CEO of Elite Therapy Solutions, Patrick Kinzeler; Co-Founder of Fit Truk, Jos
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Debuts Fit Truk to Improve Community Health

YMCA of Greater Brandywine Fit Truk unveiling event at WCU.
December 19, 2024
WCU students drop off Holiday Cheer Kit donations at the Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center.
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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
Representatives from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) and the Medical Fitness Association (MFA) attend the Medical Fitness Association conference in New Orleans, LA, where YGBW was recognized for being the first YMCA association in the nation to earn the Medical Fitness Facility Certification from MFA. Pictured (Left to Right): Terri Edgar; Heather W. Wilson; David Flench, FACHE, FMFA; Veronica Lopez, RN; Jackie Canan 
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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
 Staff and volunteers serve breakfast to Veterans last year at the West Chester Area YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine.
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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
Staff from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine received 3,500 brand new winter coats from the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation on October 22, 2024. Coats will be distributed to children across Chester County.
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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
A student in an early learning classroom proudly showcases an art project.
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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
Representatives from the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) welcome the ChescoBus to the Coatesville YMCA on Monday, June 24, 2024, to celebrate the expansion of the Coatesville Link bus route. Pictured (L to R): Tim Phelps, Ashely Ball, Terri Edgar, Brittney Richardson, Jess Rigo and John Meisel.
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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
Keith Rice, Vice President of Information Technology at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine.
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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
Verónica López, VP of Health Strategies at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will lead the organization’s expansion of medical fitness services.
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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 staff member engages with student in Early Learning Center
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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
A group of Upper Main Line YMCA members play a game of pickleball on the new outdoor pickleball courts at the Berwyn location.
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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.

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