Tag: YMCA of Greater Monmouth County
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Working families choose Y Academy Programs for academic support and child care
OLD BRIDGE – Working families and those with special needs have been trying to navigate the new normal of hybrid and remote learning for their children since the start of the 2020-21 school year. While local school districts tried to give parents ample time to make plans for a new school environment, it proved challenging…
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Y members rise up in pandemic to strengthen community
When COVID-19 hit during the spring of 2020, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County had to close our doors and lay off 80% of our employees. We felt the worry of the uncertainties facing our team, the 35,000 people we serve every day and our greater community. But we trusted that our cause to strengthen…
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United Way distributes grants to local organizations
United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties launched the COVID-19 Recovery Fund in April 2020 to address the unmet needs of people and organizations economically impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. With donations from individuals, corporations and virtual fundraisers, United Way has distributed $70,000 to its partner organizations to aid in the community’s recovery from the…
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YMCA launches new programs to support families juggling work, school
As families struggle with making decisions for remote work or a return to the workplace, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is introducing new child care options and academic programming at several YMCA centers this fall. “We will continue to support families and schools with the evolving needs in educating children during this unprecedented health…
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YMCA partners with local agencies to distribute meals, food supplies during pandemic
The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County pivoted immediately when its facilities shut down in March as the COVID-19 crisis started. The gym floors, exercise spaces and pools were vacant, but employees and volunteers jumped into action to respond to critical community needs. Working in partnership with area food banks and community organizations, the Y has…
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YMCA partners with local agencies to distribute nearly 10,000 meals and food supplies during pandemic
The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County pivoted immediately when its facilities shut down in March as the COVID crisis started. The gym floors, exercise spaces and pools were vacant, but employees and volunteers jumped into action to respond to critical community needs. Working in partnership with area food banks and community organizations, the Y has been…
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YMCA and VNACJ Community Health Centers collaborate on COVID-19 testing
RED BANK – The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has joined forces with the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New Jersey’s Community Health Centers (VNACJ CHC) to offer COVID-19 testing at the Red Bank Family YMCA. VNACJ CHC is now staffing drive-through and walk-up saliva-based testing at the YMCA for area residents concerned they may…
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YMCA introduces telehealth counseling support during COVID-19 pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is now offering telehealth counseling to support children, teenagers and adults in need of outpatient behavioral health services, including mental health care and addiction recovery. The shift to telehealth during the ongoing crisis enables the Y to ensure continuity of care for current…
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YMCA offering emergency child care at Freehold location
The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is responding to meet emergency needs during the COVID-19 crisis. Families of first responders and other essential workers in the community can now turn to the Y for emergency child care. The Y has received state approval to temporarily reopen its licensed child care center at the Freehold Family…
