INCLUSION IN ACTION: YMCA’S CHASE’S PLACE REOPENS WITH NEW UPGRADES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES

The Florida State Alliance of YMCA's recently awarded our YMCA $5,000 to bolster Summer Camp Literacy Initiatives

The DeVos-Blum Family YMCA took a group of young athletes to Puerto Rico for a basketball trip that combined competition with cultural immersion and community connection. Despite challenges, the experience helped the boys build friendships, explore new environments, and grow in character, highlighting the impact of YMCA programs and community support.

Captain Dennis Farrell, a former YMCA camper and youth sports participant, credits the Y’s family-oriented environment for shaping his values of teamwork and leadership. After a distinguished 32-year career in the U.S. Navy with multiple honors, he reflects on how the lessons learned at the YMCA stayed with him throughout his service.