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YMCA of Greater San Antonio Breaks Ground on Inclusive Fitness Center
Morgan's and the YMCA of Greater San Antonio are pleased to announce the groundbreaking of an Ultra-Accessible, fully inclusive fitness...
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JCC Association of North America Names Daniel Septimus Executive Director of Center for Jewish Peoplehood
JCC Association of North America today announced the appointment of Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus as executive director of the Center for Jewish Peoplehood, one...
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The New Youth Mental Health Program at New Jersey YMCA State Alliance
Julie Gallanty, the CEO of the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance, details the alliance's new Bright Path Youth Mental Health...
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How Member Onboarding Drives Growth During the Holidays
Ben Ludwig shares three ways rec centers can fight tough seasons by better embracing member onboarding. In the fitness and...
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How the Retractable Roofs of OpenAire Redefine Recreation and Wellness Spaces
Built to make wellness accessible for all, the all-aluminum, retractable roof systems of OpenAire allow recreation spaces to thrive —...
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How upace Helped Transform Member Experience and Operations at JCC of Binghamton
Raychel Reilly, the COO of the JCC of Binghamton, details her history working with upace and how the JCC of...
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New Recovery Studio Transforms Senior Wellness at Kokomo Family YMCA
In this Expert Q&A, Trish Severns, the CEO of the Kokomo Family YMCA, details the Y’s new rehab and recovery...
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JCC Association of North America Names Carrie Lipton as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
JCC Association of North America announced the appointment of Carrie Lipton, CPA, as its new chief financial and administrative officer (CFAO), effective December 16. Lipton, the first woman to...
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The Importance of Effective Communication for Youth Sports Administrators
Running a youth sports league is about much more than scheduling games and handing out uniforms — it’s about creating...
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YMCA of Central Ohio Receives $5 Million from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund
YMCA of Central Ohio, a longstanding nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities, announced that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are...
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How Effective Planning Beats the January Rush and Drives Retention and Engagement
Every January, community rec centers step into the New Year with renewed dedication to health and well-being. For all fitness...
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Arly Helps the YMCA of Greater Nashua Deliver a High-Impact Summer Learning Experience
Each summer, the YMCA of Greater Nashua works to close learning gaps, support families and create a safe, enriching environment...
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Beyond Prompts: How to Turn AI Into a Strategic Advantage
Across the industry, I often hear professionals say they are “using AI” when what they really mean is they opened...
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Creating Successful Social Media Marketing at Community Rec Centers
In a world currently dominated by social media, marketing on these platforms is essential for community rec centers. To fully...
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The Heart of Houston: Evelyn Rubenstein JCC of Houston
How Joel Dinkin and the staff at Evelyn Rubenstein JCC of Houston serve as the connective core of the city....
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