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Current News

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YMCA Complies with Federal Pool Safety Law
December 18, 2008
Y pools remain open as Virginia Graeme Baker Act takes effect.

Healthy Family Home Week is November 23-28
November 20, 2008
Come to the Y for tips on getting your family on the path to better health.

Get Outside with the YMCA
November 8, 2008
New club helps members bring health & wellness into the Great Outdoors.

Wal-Mart Awards Grant to RI YMCAs
October 28, 2008
$25,000 grant helps promote Healthy Family Home Week.

People's Credit Union 5K Pumpkin Run to Benefit South County YMCA
October 16, 2008
October 26 race supports YMCA's Financial Assistance Campaign.

Cranston YMCA Opens New Fitness Center October 11
October 3, 2008
New center offers the best in health and wellness programs.

Providence YMCA Gets Kids On the Move
September 23, 2008
After school celebration shows kids how to get healthy while having fun.

Cranston YMCA Undergoes Major Facelift
July 22, 2008
Construction project will enhance fitness center for members.

Newman YMCA Receives JCPenney Afterschool Fund Grant
July 21, 2008
Grant helps YMCA strengthen and support afterschool programs.

Camp Fuller Hosts Alumni Reunion July 19
July 8, 2008
Annual reunion features regatta, bell dedication, and special concert.

June 4, 2008
YMCA Receives Grants from Pepsi
Funds support health & wellness programs through Activate America.

May 21, 2008
YMCA Hosts Panel on The Truth About Cancer
Filmmaker joins cancer survivor to talk about health crisis.

May 21, 2008
YMCA of Greater Providence Announces New Board Chair
Gavel is passed from James Purcell to Amy Page Oberg at Annual Meeting.

May 13, 2008
YMCA Recognizes Staff for Commitment and Dedication
Staff make a difference by helping YMCA meet its mission.

May 8, 2008
YMCA Helps RI Track Millions of Minutes
Join the Governor's physical activity challenge.

April 23, 2008
East Side/Mt. Hope Child Care Gets a Makeover
Rebuilding Together Providence helps site put best face forward.

April 3, 2008
Dive into SPLASH week at your local YMCA branch
Swimming & water safety are the focus from April 14-19.

March 26, 2008
Healthy Kids Day is Saturday, April 12
YMCA of Greater Providence helps kids and families get fit and stay fit.

March 26, 2008
Anti-Bullying Workshop Held at Newman YMCA
Workshop addresses "hit list" at Seekonk High School.

March 21, 2008
YMCA of Greater Providence receives award from Cox Charities New England
Grant helps to expand after school program.

February 21, 2008
YMCA of Greater Providence partners with Lance Armstrong Foundation
Initiative will result in new programs for cancer survivors.

February 18, 2008
YMCA of Greater Providence welcomes new Executive Directors at local branches
New directors atr Cranston, East Side/Mt. Hope, and Newman YMCAs.

June 20, 2007
YMCA of Greater Providence receives Gold Award for Worksite Wellness
YMCA receives award from Worksite Wellness Council of Rhode Island.

June 1, 2007
YMCA of Greater Providence announces leadership team
The YMCA of Greater Providence recently named four individuals to key positions that oversee the organization’s charitable mission objectives.