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With all the shopping, cooking, family visits, and parties, it’s harder for people to make healthy choices during the holiday season. Luckily, two experts from the YMCA are here with tips to help everyone feel their best – even when life gets busy. Together, they’ve compiled a 7W “Wish List” of healthy habits to build […]

 The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington and the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary are hosting the 40th anniversary of the Turkey Chase Charity Race, and YMCA fitness and nutrition experts (bios below) compiled their Top 10 10k Tips to help participants stay safe and healthy up to and through the largest 10k in Montgomery County. 

YMCA Hosts a Party with a Purpose, Virtual Event on November 17 Celebrating 40 years of the Y’s/Bethesda Chevy Chase’s Turkey Chase Charity Race.

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington and BCC Rotary Present 39th Annual Turkey Chase from Nov. 15-30. Landmark event returns virtually and invites participants across the DMV.

YMCA Fairfax County Reston Gets Visit from Senator Bernie Sanders

YMCA Anthony Bowen Will Provide Pop-Up Vaccine Site

YMCA Alexandria will host radio station, WHUR backpack giveaway.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington receives 25k grant award from Safeway Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program.  

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington Expands Pickleball Program to Silver Spring.

YMCA Anthony Bowen hosts pop-up vaccine site in partnership with Ward 1 Council Member Brianne Nadeau & Providence Health.

Registration for the Y’s Thingamajig Invention Convention is open and ready for young inventors to start building new dreams. Children can create inventions, learn more about STEM, win prizes and celebrate their achievements all virtually.

YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase Hosts Pickleball Pro Exhibition Event on June 7th with #1 Ranked Pickleball Player in the World.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington Is All in on Pickleball.

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington Receives DC DOCS Partnership Grant for Documentary Film: The Life and Legacy of Anthony Bowen.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington Celebrates Martin Luther King’s Holiday with a Week of Service, Jan. 18-25. The Y Cares initiative shows appreciation of COVID-19 essential workers across the DMV.

Small Retailer Gives Large Gift to Women in Need

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington Receives Donation from MacKenzie Scott.

The Y and other partners coming together to protect children from sexual abuse. Promoting child protection during COVID-19.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington and BCC Rotary Club Announces the first Virtual Turkey Chase! New virtual race starts soon across D.C. metro area

THE Y’S THINGAMAJIG INVENTION CONVENTION GOES VIRTUAL IN 2020 Children can create inventions, learn more about STEM, win prizes and celebrate their achievements all virtually.

The Y Plans to Open Summer Day Camp Programs in the DMV. Helping parents who are in need of childcare while they return to work while providing a fun and engaging experience for children.

Even with the doors closed, here’s how the YMCA kept the community going through the pandemic.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington Announces the Re-Opening Of Ys throughout the region with a New Normal in Wellness.

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington and Keany Produce Launch Program to Help Feed the Community. Pay It Forward Program Allows Others to Get Involved with Providing Food During the COVID Crisis.

YMCA Opens Several Branches and Program Centers in Maryland to Provide Day Care for Essential Workers.

YMCA Hosts Blood Drives in Partnership with the American Red Cross.

The YMCA distributes produce and meals to community members in need.

The Y Launches Free Online Classes for People Staying at Home

YMCA Fit & Well Seniors program helps seniors to stay fit while at home during the COVID-19 crisis.

Thousands of Proactive Parents to Gather at YMCAs Across the Country to Learn How to Keep Their Kids Safe Online.

From distributing free produce, providing daycare for essential workers to hosting critically needed blood drives and free online nutrition and exercise programs, the Y steps up for communities across the DMV

YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and BCC Rotary Club to Host the 37th Annual Turkey Chase on Thursday, November 28 Meet mascots Gobble, Giblet and Gravy and walk, run or trot for a great cause!

Three Regional YMCA Teachers to Receive the Devotion to Children Adella W. Cumbie Teacher Appreciation Award.

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington Receives $100,000 Donation from M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington will officially launch the M&T Bank & Wilmington Trust Future Leaders’ Academy at the YMCA Anthony Bowen (1325 W Street, N.W.) >> View photos here.