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The Robinhood Road Family YMCA Dedicates its Hot Yoga Studio to John Budd

Winston-Salem, NC (May 15, 2023) – The Robinhood Road Family YMCA is honored to announce the dedication of its hot yoga studio to Davie County resident John Budd for his passion and service in the pra

YMCA Named Recipient of Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award

Winston-Salem, NC (March 24, 2023) – The Stokes Family YMCA has been awarded the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award for its YMCA Bright Beginnings program, which provides back-to-school materia

YMCA Community Blessing Box

What is a Blessing Box? The Blessing Box is a box filled with nonperishable food items and basic toiletries for those battling food insecurity and/or housing instability to take items from. All ite

The History of the Winston Lake Family YMCA and REACH Center

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. The history of the YMCA – like the hist

More than a Memory: For Will and Corey Simons

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.

Pettigrew Named Executive Director of Winston Lake Family YMCA

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

YMCA of NWNC Announces Darryl Head as New President and Chief Executive Officer

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

Crisis in Ukraine Hits Close to Home for YMCA of NWNC

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 t

YMCA Mistletoe Run Raises more than $61,000 from December’s Race

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