Join the Health Care Improvement Foundation on September 4 to participate in a Townhall meeting to help identify health needs in Chester County. Refreshments will be provided and participants will receive a $25 gift card! Register Now https://lnkd.in/eEz9y3sK
YMCA of Greater Brandywine
Wellness and Fitness Services
West Chester, PA 2,449 followers
For Youth Development. For Healthy Living. For Social Responsibility.
About us
YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families and adults throughout Chester County, Pennsylvania. MISSION: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy mind, body and spirit for all. VISION: To be a catalyst for improving the quality of life and well-being for all in our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. CAUSE: To strengthen the foundations of our community. We are a diverse community joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living and foster social responsibility. With more than 80,000 members across Chester County, our programs and facilities are always based on the unique needs and interests of the communities we serve. In addition, our volunteers, staff, members and donors are all united by a deep commitment to continually strengthen Chester County.
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https://ymcagbw.org
External link for YMCA of Greater Brandywine
- Industry
- Wellness and Fitness Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- West Chester, PA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Youth Development, Social Responsibility, Healthy Living, Wellness, Health & Wellness, Summer Camp, Swimming Lessons, Youth Programs, Early Childhood Education, Lifeguard, Childcare, Teaching, and Exercise
Locations
Employees at YMCA of Greater Brandywine
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Rajiv Gupta
Founder Buyingsimplified.com - S2P (Source-to-Pay) Operations Optimization I Procurementleague.com - Virtual Townsquare For B2B Commerce & Content
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Kimberly A. Bressi (Ziegler)
Authentic and effective leader, mentor, educator, and coach. Former corporate executive, choosing to define her next chapter!
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Nicole Puskar
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Rodney Goldston MBA
Success Principles Author & Speaker | Empowering individuals and teams to step out of their heads and into greatness.
Updates
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We're proud to partner with Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH) to provide free books to children across Chester County. Children are eligible from birth to age five and will receive a high-quality and age-appropriate book once a month, mailed directly to their home. 📚 Sign up in our branches or via the Chester County Imagination Library, an affiliate of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. https://hubs.la/Q02MZkQv0
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Bertram L. Lawson II's Health Seeker's Journey continues as he spotlights the talent and potential of teens with a visit to our Jennersville branch. Watch as he is joined by Kevin Washington, former President and CEO of Y-USA, and Jazmyn Hudson, Sr Association Director of Teen Programs, to participate in a panel discussion led by Xander, one our campers - and undoubtedly a leader. https://lnkd.in/eyiKCAX6
YMCA Leaders Talk to Teens! Health Seekers Episode 8 | YMCA of Greater Brandywine
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Attention Teachers - Join us at the Chester County Library! 📅 Date: August 29th 📍 Location: Chester County Library, Exton Stop by our hiring table to learn about job openings on our team of educators. Whether you’re passionate about teaching or looking to make a difference in the education sector, we’d love to meet you! https://hubs.la/Q02MgZtL0
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👀 Recognize our special guest?! Thanks to County Commissioner, Josh Maxwell, for visiting our Upper Main Line branch to learn about the ways we impact the community through Enviromental Education, Water Safety, STEM Education, Fitness, Childcare and much more. We look forward to continuing to work together to serve the Chester County community. 🤩
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On World Senior Citizen's Day, we're highlighting our ForeverWell members, who redefine what it means to be aging. Water volleyball? Hula-hooping? Tubing on the Brandywine River? Yes to this - and much more. 😍 Our ForeverWell members will be celebrating at our West Chester branch on Sep 3 for Senior-Palooza - fun, food, and festivities!
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Congrats to YGBW Swimmers! Six YGBW swimmers are advancing to the USA Jr. Nationals, seven swimmers earned Academic All-American titles and 37 team records were broken at long-course YMCA Swimming Nationals, held in Ocala, FL this summer. Devyn Sargent from the Upper Main Line YMCA team placed first in the 50 and 100 Backstroke events, UMLY’s 200 Medley Relay team (Paige Fisher, Hadar Miller, Kenzie Padilla and Sargent) placed first, Ellie McNamara from the West Chester Area YMCA team placed third in the 1500 Freestyle and sixth in the 400 Freestyle and Kyle Burk from the Kennett/Jennersville team placed fourth in the 200 Backstroke. YGBW swimmers also competed at the short-course YMCA Swimming Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina this spring. Burk broke the YMCA National Record in his age group for the 200 Backstroke and Sargent placed nationally with the 200 Backstroke. We are so proud of all YGBW swimmers for working hard and supporting each other all season long. 🏊🏾♂️
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Cheers to UMLY School of Dance! Members of the Senior Dance Company at our Upper Main Line branch, Maira Nunez and Mackenzie Wry earned second place with their duet at Nationals. Wry's solo placed third. Fellow dancer, Hannah Gupta received a scholarship to study world cultural dance this summer with the Youth Dance Festival. She also auditioned for and was accepted into Drexel University's Summer Dance Intensive. We are so proud of all UMLY Dancers. From toddlers in tutus to Silver Swans and our Jr/Sr Dance Company, our dancers shine! 👯
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Q: What's one of the best names that a child can call you? A: Coach ♥️ Coaches make a positive impact on children in our community. We need volunteers to coach soccer, basketball, NFL Flag and more. Sign up today: https://hubs.ly/Q02KGpg80
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We are so proud of our YGBW GYMCATS for working hard and supporting each other throughout the year. This summer our GYMCATS competed among 3,000 gymnasts at the YMCA Nationals Gymnastics Invitational. Congratulations to the team, including three all-around champions. * Madeline Kruzek- 1st All-Around (Platinum level) * Kendall Mullen- 1st All-Around (Level 3) * Anya Kraatz- 1st All-Around (Silver Level) That's in addition to earning FOUR STATE TITLES at PA State Gymnastics Championships, where Anya Kraatz earned the highest event score in the entire session - 9.725 on beam! 🤩
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