News
Honoring Strength and Community
June 26, 2026
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.
Celebrating Father’s Day
June 21, 2026
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.
Celebrating 182 Years of Community
June 6, 2026
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.
Celebrating Older Americans Month
May 24, 2026
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.
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.
Every Child Deserves a Safe Space
April 26, 2026
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Helping Kids Stay Safe in the Digital Space
April 16, 2026
The YMCA of Broome County joins Y's across the country, from April 13-17, for the Five Days of Action!