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THE VALLEY OF THE SUN YMCA’S IMPACT IS FELT EVERY DAY ACROSS ARIZONA.

At the Y, strengthening our community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

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 youth, adults, and families from all walks of life reach their goals and contribute to solutions that improve communities. We believe that goodness truly begins here at Valley of the Sun YMCA.

The Importance of Swimming Lessons

The Importance of Swimming Lessons

Swimming lessons are essential to anyone who will be around water. We’re sharing the difference swimming lessons can make through Sara’s story.


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3 Ways to Help Keep Kids Safe Around Water This Summer

3 Ways to Help Keep Kids Safe Around Water This Summer

Safety Around Water article from the City Sun Times


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The COVID Youth Sports Season

The COVID Youth Sports Season

The COVID Youth Sports Season


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Valley of the Sun YMCA expands transportation to ALL: COVID-19 Vaccination

Valley of the Sun YMCA expands transportation to ALL: COVID-19 Vaccination

Valley of the Sun YMCA expands transportation to ALL: COVID-19 Vaccination


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Try the Y Tuesday

Try the Y Tuesday

Try the Y Tuesday


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Easy Tips for a Healthy New You

Easy Tips for a Healthy New You

Y Leadership Message January 2020 – 3 healthy tips for a healthy new you!


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Phoenix Suns Award $1 Million to the Valley of the Sun YMCA

Phoenix Suns Award $1 Million to the Valley of the Sun YMCA

Phoenix Suns Award $1 Million to the Valley of the Sun YMCA


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Benefits of Volunteering

Benefits of Volunteering

The CNCS established a strong relationship between volunteering and health in a report titled “The Health Benefits of Volunteering: A Review of Recent Research,” those who volunteer have lower mortality rates, greater functional ability, and lower rates of depression later in life than those who do not volunteer.


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5 Reasons Why Seniors Should Never Stop Exercising

5 Reasons Why Seniors Should Never Stop Exercising

There is no greater freedom than do move as you’d like, to go where you please, and to partake in the daily chores and activities that make you feel alive. Exercise makes it possible for you to live an independent life without having to feel limited due to physical capabilities.


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Flex Your Willpower- 10 Tips to Help you Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions!

Flex Your Willpower- 10 Tips to Help you Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions!

New Year’s Resolution Tips to follow. Don’t stop trying to resist those bad habits. Start small and try having the willpower to resist one bad habit.


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Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday


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A Time for Family

A Time for Family

Y Leadership Message November 2019


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Y Leadership Message: October 2019

Y Leadership Message: October 2019

Here at our Y, we know that creating a community of support is a big part of helping you and your family achieve your goals. We’re proud to celebrate your journey every day, and this month we’re especially proud to honor the seniors in our community.


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Y-Achievers Helps Youth Fulfill Potential

Y-Achievers Helps Youth Fulfill Potential

Through Y-Achievers, Valley of the Sun YMCA offers a variety of programs and services to help these youth achieve academic, career, and life success. Each youth is paired with a case manager who helps him set career goals and navigate a path to achieve them.


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Y Leadership Message: July 2019

Y Leadership Message: July 2019

Executive Message: This weekend let’s remember the men, women, and families of our armed forces and take the time to show our appreciation.


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Y ZUMBA CLASSES TRANSFORM TEEN INSIDE AND OUT

Y ZUMBA CLASSES TRANSFORM TEEN INSIDE AND OUT

Y ZUMBA CLASSES TRANSFORM TEEN


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Leadership Message: Peyton Tune June 2019

Leadership Message: Peyton Tune June 2019

Executive Message: At the Y, we take Father’s Day pretty seriously. Father’s Day in America was founded at the YMCA by Sonora Smart Dodd.


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Safety Around Water Swim Lessons Recap

Safety Around Water Swim Lessons Recap

Safety Around Water Swim Lessons Recap


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Executive Message: May 2019

Executive Message: May 2019

Executive Message: Please plan to join us prior to Mother’s Day for a morning of bonding and sweet treats at an event we’re calling Muffins with Mom.


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Morrison Warren, Retired Bank Executive Recalls Life-Changing Lessons From Camp

Morrison Warren, Retired Bank Executive Recalls Life-Changing Lessons From Camp

For Morrison Warren, a retired Chase Bank executive and 19-year Tempe Family YMCA member, one such experience occurred in a movie theater when he was about 11 years old.


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Executive Message: March 2019

Executive Message: March 2019

Growing up with a father who was superintendent of Fort Lauderdale Stadium in Florida, March meant one thing: spring training! The New York Yankees held spring training in that stadium from 1962 to 1993.


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Matching Gifts

Matching Gifts

Magnify the impact of your gift today! Many employers sponsor matching gifts to match charitable contributions made by their employees. Gifts from employees’ spouses and retirees may also qualify for a match. Search to find out if your employer has a matching gift program. Information you may need when completing your match request: The Valley […]


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