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Coming Full Circle

October 16, 2026

The YMCA of Broome County is pleased to welcome Matthew (Matt) Whitman as our new Binghamton Branch Executive. For Matt, joining the Y is more than a new professional opportunity. It's a return to his roots—and to an organization where he once worked early in his career.

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On July 22, 2026, the YMCA of Broome County joined Ys across the country for Campfire Across America, a one-day gathering centered on connection, reflection, and belonging.

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June is National Cancer Survivor Month, a time to honor the resilience, hope, and unwavering spirit of those who have faced cancer and continue to inspire us every day.

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Did you know Father’s Day has deep roots at the YMCA? Over a century ago, in 1910, Sonora Smart Dodd, inspired by her love and admiration for her father - a Civil War veteran and single dad who raised six children - held the very first Father’s Day celebration at the Spokane YMCA in Washington.

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On June 6, 1844, a small group of young men gathered in London with one goal in mind: to create a safe, supportive place for people to grow in spirit, mind and body. That vision became the YMCA and 182 years later, it’s still going strong right here in Broome County.

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May is Older Americans Month, and here at the YMCA of Broome County, we’re celebrating the incredible older adults who inspire us every single day.

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May is National Water Safety Month, the perfect time to brush up on how to keep everyone safe while
enjoying pools, lakes, rivers and beaches. 

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

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