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Free Community Wellness Fair provides information on health prevention and wellness screenings. Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Mecklenburg EMS Agency (Medic) and the YMCA of Greater Charlotte will hold a free Community Wellness Fair to educate the public on health initiatives and provide wellness screenings. The fair will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the University City YMCA (8100 Old Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 29262). Medic, the Y, the...

YMCA leaders explain how the camp experience goes beyond childcare, improving a child’s health, behavior, confidence and success in school. Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 For generations, the YMCA of Greater Charlotte has built a legacy of providing kids and teens with enriching, safe and fun summer camp experiences with caring staff and volunteers who model positive values that build kids’ character. Operating for 138 years, the Y is a leading nonprofit that has built a legacy...

YMCA chosen by local citizens for “Best of the Best” Awards Issue of Charlotte Magazine Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 For 45 years, Charlotte Magazine has been required reading for those who want to stay abreast of the people, places, events and activities that define the Queen City. Since 1997, its May issue has been dedicated to the annual "Best of the Best" (BOB) awards, recognizing the who’s who among local business and service providers, as determined by their...

Nationwide event arms families with tools for combating risks associated with summer inactivity - weight gain and learning loss CHICAGO, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While summer is a season known for relaxation and carefree living, taking the "lazy days of summer" too literally has its consequences. When the last bell of the school year rings, many kids leave behind valuable opportunities to play and learn. The majority of U.S. children are not getting the daily...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) of Hampton Roads services a significant portion of the military population stationed in southeastern Virginia. Offering an extensive variety of activities and services, ASYMCA's mission is to improve and support the lives of service men and women and their families. Partnering with Lincoln Military Housing (LMH), ASYMCA has created a thriving community center program. Due to the support of LMH,...

The most creative and inspiring entry will receive $5,000 to bring an idea to life CHICAGO, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is looking for innovative community improvement ideas from around the country as part of the second-annual YMCA's My Fresh Page Project. My Fresh Page Project encourages more individuals to get involved in strengthening their communities through ideas large and small. (Photo:...

CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), national resource office for 2,700 Ys, announces the election of five members to the nonprofit's board of directors. Each will serve a three-year term on the 27-member board, which sets strategic direction and policy to guide Y-USA in providing Ys with the resources and support they need to strengthen community. Y-USA welcomes the following new board members: John G. Conley, partner and co-founder of...

Canadian children and families offered incentives to become more physically active CALGARY, Feb. 20, 2013 /CNW/ - Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced an investment today for a project to encourage physical activity and healthy living among children and their families in communities across Canada. With this project, the Government is advancing innovative partnerships across many sectors, particularly the private and not-for profit sectors, to support Canadians in...

The Jay Cutler Foundation's $15,000 donation will help children with Type 1 Diabetes enjoy a full week of adventure at YMCA Camp Carson, just north of Evansville, in southwestern Indiana. Along with building powerful friendships with children facing similar challenges, campers will participate in activities that range from Canoeing, sailing , climbing and pottery to nature hikes, mountain biking water-ziplines and more. Evansville, Indiana (PRWEB) February 14, 2013 "The Jay...

CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- YMCA of the USA, the resource office for the nation's 2,700 YMCAs, received a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to help deliver on its commitment to reduce childhood obesity by transforming communities into environments rich in opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity. The grant, totaling $7.8 million over two years, enables the Y to expand its Statewide Pioneering Healthier Communities (PHC) initiative...