Tag: YMCA of Metuchen Edison Woodbridge and South Amboy
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YMCA of MEWSA offers help during government shutdown
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison Woodbridge and South Amboy is offering a one-month free membership to any federal worker who is impacted by the government shutdown. Information related to each branch can be found at www.ymcaofmewsa.org YMCA members who are government employees are asked to bring a proof of employment and a government-issued ID to any…
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YMCAs institute programs to prevent drug abuse
YMCAs located in Middlesex County are introducing a new initiative designed to encourage and support parents in having meaningful and effective conversations with their children to prevent drug use. The facilities, which are also members of the New Jersey State Alliance, are collaborating with The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey and the Partnership for a…
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YMCA Tot Trot and Youth Fun Run on Oct. 1
The Child Care Services Branch of the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will hold its ninth annual Tot Trot & Youth Fun Run on Oct. 1 at Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave., Metuchen. The Tot Trot for ages 2-5 will begin promptly at 11 a.m. Races are organized by age…
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YMCA helps seniors prevent risk factors of falls
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) is warning residents of the risk factors of falls. Sept. 22 is the 10th National Falls Prevention Awareness Day and the YMCA of MEWSA is joining the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Falls Free Coalition for a day of action. According to the…
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Provident Bank Foundation provides grants for community enrichment
The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF) is providing $176,000 for projects and programs across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. A First Cycle 2017 Major Grant funds projects and/or programs that address one or more of PBF’s funding priority areas: community enrichment, education and health, youth and families. Major Grants provide between $5,000 and $25,000 in funding, and…
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YMCA offers discount for caregivers of military personnel
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) will offer a 25 percent membership discount for Hidden Heroes caregivers of veterans and service members. The benefit is offered in conjunction with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign, a national initiative that began last fall to raise awareness and support for the 5.5 million…
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Learning Centers Bookfair at Barnes and Noble April 28
The students of the learning centers at the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy will be performing and their teachers will be reading stories from 6-9 p.m. on April 28 at the Barnes and Noble, Menlo Park Mall, Edison as part of a fundraiser supporting the YMCA learning centers. There are other events…
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Healthy Kids Day April 24-29
METUCHEN — As spring turns to summer, the annual Healthy Kids Day is a powerful reminder not to let children idle away their summer days. The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) will hold free community events this week as part of YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, the Y’s national initiative to improve…
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YMCA expands swimming lessons for children with autism
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — With a grant from Autism Speaks, swimming and water safety lessons for financially disadvantaged children with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome will be provided through a pilot program at the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA). Prior to the grant, the YMCA of MEWSA had already collaborated…