The Valley of the Sun YMCA’s impact is felt every day across Arizona.

Our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good. We help kids, adults and families from all walks of life reach their goals and contribute to solutions that improve communities.

Browse articles and news segments below to view the Y’s impact on Arizona’s communities.

YMCA FREE FLU VACCINATIONS AT THE CHRIS-TOWN YMCA

12 NEWS

October 14, 2020

VALLEY OF THE SUN YMCA HELPING SUPPORT STUDENTS GOING TO SCHOOL ONLINE

FOX 10

August 21, 2020


 

VALLEY OF THE SUN YMCA, EMBRY WOMEN’S HEALTH ARE OFFERING FREE TESTING

AZ FAMILY

July 18, 2020


 

WHAT PARENTS CAN LEARN FROM CHILD CARE CENTERS THAT STAYED OPEN DURING LOCKDOWNS

NPR

June 24, 2020


 

PHOENIX-AREA GYMS ARE MAKING CHANGES DUE TO COVID-19. HERE’S WHAT WILL BE DIFFERENT

AZ CENTRAL

May 18, 2020


 

AS ARIZONA REOPENS, FLAGSTAFF BUSINESSES FOLLOW SUIT

ARIZONA DAILY SUN

May 14, 2020


 

SOME GYMS WELCOME MEMBERS, OTHERS DELAY REOPENING

YUMA SUN

May 14, 2020


 

YMCA REOPENS IN PHOENIX AFTER GOV. DUCEY ANNOUNCES GYMS CAN REOPEN IN ARIZONA

FOX 10

May 13, 2020


 

DROWNING PREVENTION: DOS AND DON’TS OF ADULT SUPERVISION

AZ FAMILY

April 9, 2020


 

FIESTA BOWL CHARITIES PROVIDES $1M IN EMERGENCY RELIEF

ARIZONA RED BOOK

April 9, 2020


 

DUCEY BEGINS TO DOLE OUT AID DOLLARS

ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMES

April 7, 2020


 

VALLEY OF THE SUN YMCA RECEIVES FUNDING TO CONTINUE SERVING CHILDREN OF ESSENTIAL WORKERS

FOX 10

April 6, 2020


 

VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY ISSUES COVID-19 FUND

KTAR NEWS

April 6, 2020


 

ARIZONA ENRICHMENT CENTERS TO OFFER CHILDCARE FOR FRONTLINE WORKERS

KTAR NEWS

April 4, 2020


 

HERE’S HOW BUSINESSES ARE HELPING OTHERS DURING COVID-19 CRISIS

AZ BIG MEDIA

March 31, 2020


 

HOW TO STAY IN SHAPE DURING THE COVID-19 SHUTDOWN

ABC15.COM

March 27, 2020


 

PRESCOTT YMCA, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TO OFFER EMERGENCY CHILD CARE PROGRAM

PRESCOTT DAILY COURIER

March 27, 2020


 

YMCA EXTENDS SPRING BREAK PROGRAM

AZ FAMILY

March 16, 2020


 

RESOURCES FOR ARIZONA PARENTS AND FAMILIES AMID SCHOOL CLOSURES

ABC 15

March 16, 2020


 

CLOSURE OF ARIZONA SCHOOLS

GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY

March 15, 2020


 

RESOURCES FOR ARIZONA PARENTS AND FAMILIES AMID SCHOOL CLOSURES

AZ FAMILY

March 15, 2020


 

IF YOUR SCHOOL IS CLOSING, HERE’S WHERE YOU CAN SEND YOUR CHILD

AZ CENTRAL

March 13, 2020


 

CORONAVIRUS PREVENTION AT THE Y

FOX 10 EVENING NEWS

March 4, 2020


 

CORONAVIRUS PREVENTION AT THE Y

FOX 10 MORNING NEWS

March 3, 2020


 

YMCA OFFERING 2,000 FREE SWIMMING LESSONS IN MAY

ABC 15

May 13, 2019


 

VALLEY YMCAS OFFERING 2,000 FREE SWIMMING LESSONS THROUGH MAY

12 NEWS

May 13, 2019


 

YMCA OFRECE 2 MIL CLASES DE NATACION GRATIS

TELEMUNDO ARIZONA

May 13, 2019


 

EV OPENS ARMS TO HELP KIDS DURING TEACHER WALKOUT

AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS

April 29, 2018


 

COMMUNITIES, GROUPS STEP UP WITH FREE MEALS, LOW-PRICED CHIDCARE DURING TEACHER WALKOUTS

AZ CENTRAL

April 23, 2018


 

EV FAMILIES SCRAMBLE AMID TEACHERS’ HISTORIC DEFIANCE

EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE

April 22, 2018