In February, the Valley of the Sun YMCA celebrates and honors Black History Month by spotlighting our super talented employees of the Black community. Meet Amber Mayer, Program Director of Childcare at Southwest Valley Family YMCA who has been working for the Y for over a year. … Read More

Kathy holds a special place at the Desert Foothills Family YMCA! If you have ever spent time in the Desert Foothills Family YMCA, you have probably seen Kathy in the gym area or attending our Zumba classes with Shannon. … Read More

Since 1976, the month of February has been designated for every U.S president as a month to celebrate and recognize the contributions and achievements of African American in their central role in the U.S history. … Read More

What a year! We say goodbye to 2021, looking back recognizing everything the Valley of the Sun YMCA did for our community. A year in which the Y undoubtedly work nonstop to deliver the best programs, resources and activities for everyone. … Read More

On Monday, January 17, we invited Larry Kerby to spend the morning at Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA to train our association wide Youth Development staff on positive supportive behavior. Larry Kerby, MBA is a sought after entertaining and engaging speaker. He helps parents and teachers to create more joy, peace and happiness by understanding their role with children. … Read More

As we make our way through the month of January, it’s important to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a pioneer in the world of positive improvement and change, with the celebration of the MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 17. … Read More

The start of a new year is a great time to give yourself a fresh start with resolutions you can keep to pursue personal growth. When we make resolutions for this year, it is important to be mindful of what we want to achieve. Setting goals that are achievable, as well as making resolutions with friends, family and loved ones can help increase your odds of accomplishing them.… Read More

Manifestation is an act of mindfulness. The more aware we are of what we do, the more present we are. At the Y, our impact focuses on improving our community’s health and well-being by offering support, guidance, resources, facilities, and expertise. Our classes are designed to improve the mental, physical, and spiritual health of the members of our community. … Read More

The Y has undoubtedly supported me in that journey, ensuring that I have the necessary tools to stay healthy. One of those tools has been to strengthen my body and my mind through personal training.… Read More

At the Y, we thrive to improve our community’s health and well-being by offering support, guidance, resources, facilities and expertise. Throughout the Valley, each Y location has certified personal trainers who prioritizes your health and well-being while helping you achieve your health and fitness goals. … Read More