Our Mission and Impact

On behalf of the Jerry Long Family YMCA Board of Advisors and the YMCA leadership team, we would like you to join us Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:00am for the Ribbon Cutting of the YMCA Community Blessing Box. 

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements and time to recognize the central role of Blacks and African Americans in U.S. history and culture.

On a Sunday morning at the William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA the Barr family gathered with friends to memorialize the lives of students, athletes, sons and brothers, Will and Corey Simons.

The Y Highlights its 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts The Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith inspire us to ensure everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential and be authentic in all aspects of life: ability, age, cultural background, economic status, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, language, national or

Winston-Salem, NC (June 6, 2022)—The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina has named Rev. Kenneth A. Pettigrew Executive Director of the Winston Lake Family YMCA. Rev. Pettigrew will oversee all operations of the Winston Lake Family YMCA and will coordinate all community partnerships through the branch. He will start his role on July 18.

Winston-Salem, NC (May 13, 2022) – The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina announced today that Darryl Head has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 16, following an extensive six-month national search.

The Y Association has had a partnership with YMCA Ukraine for nearly 30 years; hopes to generate local support, aid for Ukrainians. WINSTON-SALEM — The invasion by Russian forces into Ukraine and the damage it has caused hits close to home for many at the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, as the organization has had a longstanding connection with YMCA Ukraine for near

Financial scholarships, programs for youth, and community outreach were key areas of focus last year

All proceeds will go toward Y programs that benefit local youth WINSTON-SALEM — Last December’s YMCA Mistletoe Run may have come and gone, but the impact from the annual race will continue to make a difference.