Our Y Stories

Let's face it. If change were easy, we would all do it. Many spend years developing habits that we can't expect to change overnight. As a Y member, you've got change experts at the ready to support you both in your home and at the Y! Here is a sampling of our offerings: 

Research has linked sitting for long periods with several health concerns. They include obesity and a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and unhealthy cholesterol levels — that comprise the metabolic syndrome. Research indicates that less sitting and moving contribute to better health.   

Jeannie Chaney has been involved with the Y since she was young, when she used to ride the city bus to the YMCA in Warren, OH, for swimming lessons. She was grateful for the opportunity to learn water safety, gain independence, meet new friends, and cool off during her summer vacation.

The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is an association of the YMCA dedicated explicitly to serving junior-enlisted military service members and their families, representing the six branches of the armed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.

Since 1999, Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) and Y-Haven have collaborated to create an original theater production performed by residents of Y-Haven, based on their personal experiences.

During this holiday season, we thank you, our dedicated members. You know that as a nonprofit organization committed to our community, we serve those facing hardships or challenges, whether they are members of the YMCA or not.