Our Y Stories

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland launched the RISE program at its West Park Family YMCA branch in Cleveland on April 17.

Are you and your loved ones planning on swimming this summer? Here are a few safety tips from one of our Aquatics Directors to help keep everyone safe around water.

It's no surprise that physical activity and healthy eating improve the health of your heart. The Y offers programs to help you manage your blood pressure, stress levels, and body weight. But did you know that an 85-year Harvard study proves that improving relationships also improve your heart health? 

Every day at Y-Haven, lives change for the better. A program of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, Y-Haven provides substance use disorder treatment, mental health counseling and interim housing for three primary populations:

From a bus ride to the Cleveland Museum of Art to traveling by airplane to Iceland, the YMCA of Greater Cleveland’s Active Older Adults (AOAs) are on the move!  In fact, this year alone, our Y has scheduled more than 55 trips across town and around the world for its loyal AOAs.

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland has been selected as a provider under the Ohio ACE program. This program provides funds for students and families to use on various enrichment and educational activities such as day camps, before-and-after-school programs and field trips.