The YMCA of Greater Cleveland has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation® by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management. This prestigious accreditation publicly demonstrates that the YMCA of Greater Cleveland has worked to achieve the highest industry standards in abuse prevention.

The Hillcrest Family YMCA hosted its highly anticipated Women’s Wellness Weekend at Camp Fitch from August 23-25, and it was a blast! The weekend was packed with activities that catered to everyone’s interests, providing a perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with others, and enjoy the beauty of nature.

It is often said that the United States is a nation of newcomers. Typically characterized as individuals born in another country, millions of newcomers (also known as immigrants) have settled in the U.S. over the last several hundred years. Newcomers come to the U.S. for various reasons, including students, permanent residents, temporary workers and refugees.