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YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Announces Leadership Change

March 4, 2026 10:29AM

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina shares an important leadership update with both gratitude and pride. President and CEO Darryl Head has been called to serve as the next President and CEO of the YMCA of the First Coast in Jacksonville, Florida.

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YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Launches 24/7 Access at Alexander County Family YMCA

Taylorsville, N.C. — The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is proud to now offer 24/7 access to the fitness center at the Alexander County Family YMCA, providing members with greater flexibility to sup

Feb 17, 2026

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Y-USA Awards YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Grant for Year-Round Universal Food Program

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, which encompasses seven counties and 13 different branches, has been awarded $10,000 from Y-USA for the Year-Round Universal Food Program.This grant will assist i

Jan 9, 2026

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Stroll into Light presenting check to WGW

William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA Awarded Grant from Stroll into Light

Stroll into Light awarded William G White Jr Family YMCA $2500 to support the Reaching Our Potential initiative for teens.The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, in partnership with local school distric

Jan 8, 2026

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Robinhood Road YMCA Receives $25,000 from Winston-Salem Foundation

The Winston-Salem Foundation has awarded $25,000 to the Robinhood Road Family YMCA to support Let’s Get Fit programming in the under-construction C. Jennings Family Airnasium. The YMCA is a place

Jan 6, 2026

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Statesville YMCA leadership team presented with $25,000 check from United Way Iredell County

YMCA Awarded $25,000 from United Way

The United Way of Iredell County awarded the Statesville Family YMCA $25,000 as part of the 2025 Endowment for the Future grants, which are aimed at strengthening the local social service network and

Jan 6, 2026

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YMCA Set to Host 42nd Annual Mistletoe Run

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is set to host one of its largest fundraisers, the Mistletoe Run, this weekend.The race, held rain or shine, will take place in Winston-Salem o

Dec 3, 2025

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kenneth pettigrew and darryl head infront of newly opened YMCA REACH Center at Winston Lake

Pettigrew Named to Winston-Salem’s Under 40 List

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is proud to recognize Executive Director Kenneth Pettigrew as one of Greater Winston-Salem Inc.’s Under 40 honorees.Each year, these awards h

Nov 14, 2025

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YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Set to Host 2025 Christian Leadership Conference at YMCA Camp Hanes

King, NC — The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina invites YMCA staff, volunteers, and community members to join in the 2025 Christian Leadership Conference (CLC) on Saturday, November 15, at YMCA C

Nov 11, 2025