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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 – October 15 is designated National Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the cultures and contributions of the Hispanic, Latinx and Latino community. The Y is proud to celebrate Nati
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta Serves as Presenter of Atlanta Hawks Coaches Clinic
The Y’s partnership with the Atlanta Hawks was on full display recently as the YMCA of Metro Atlanta served as the presenter for the Hawks Basketball Academy’s 13th annual Atlanta Hawks Coaches Clinic
The YMCA at Morehouse School of Medicine Partners with the American Heart Association to Provide Life-Saving Skill
The YMCA at the Morehouse School of Medicine recently partnered with the American Heart Association to provide CPR training to the surrounding community.
DECAL and YMCA of Metro Atlanta to Host Lights On Afterschool Events
YMCA of Metro Atlanta Receives $1.3 Million DECAL Grant to Enhance Afterschool Program Facilities Funding from DECAL improves health and safety measures across 12 YMCA facilities and 38 Fulton and Gwi
Veterans Day: The YMCA Celebrates and Honors Veterans Today and Every Day
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is proud to highlight a few employees and members who have served this country proudly. The highlights are via their own words and through interviews conducted by their Y bra