Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs

We are filled with gratitude!

Great meeting, great ideas and great people!

Art Taylor of BBB Wise Giving Alliance asked me such thoughtful and insightful questions during our recent conversation for the Heart of Giving Podcast. We cover a lot of ground, from addressing social isolation to volunteerism to working in a federated organization. But my favorite part:?hearing his inspiring #Ystory about growing up at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA (timestamp: 11:15). https://lnkd.in/gAyDjzJq #YMCA

"This is a big step toward building a modern healthcare continuum that includes fitness and nutrition expertise from qualified providers.” — Heather W. Wilson, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at YGBW ---- We are excited to share that the YMCA of Greater Brandywine has made history as the first YMCA association in the nation - and the only facilities in Pennsylvania - to achieve Medical Fitness Facility Certification from the Medical Fitness Association! ?? Congrats to Team YGBW - with special thanks to Bertram L. Lawson II, Heather Worthy Wilson, Verónica López, Jackie Canan, Terri Edgar ??????????, Katharine Doochack, ARM, Karen Birmingham, M.S., SHRM-SCP, Natalia M. Gallon-Garcia???????????? - and our dedicated Wellness staff. And, thank you to David Flench, FACHE, MBA for your partnership as we collectively and positively impact public health. https://lnkd.in/gdnPVXG6

The Harrisburg Area YMCA is so excited to welcome our newest staff member, Olivia Cannone, MPH, CHES! Olivia will serve as our Director of Development for the association ?? Olivia began her career with the YMCA in 2021 with the YMCA of Central Ohio as a Wellness Director. Her various responsibilities included developing personal training and group ex programs, re-introducing evidence-based health intervention (EBHI) programs, and connecting with community and clinical partners. Olivia also served as a Branch Champion with her association's Annual Campaign, where she was able to actively engage with others to donate. She played a key role in supporting the Y's mission to provide community programs and services to people of all ages and backgrounds. Olivia holds her masters degree in public health and bachelors in health & physical education from Slippery Rock University. When Olivia is not at the Y, she enjoys reading and hanging out with her husband and their three dogs. Welcome to the Harrisburg Area YMCA, Olivia! ??

The dedicated staff at our YMCA are what make it exceptional. Together, we are creating a stronger and healthier community for everyone.

On this edition of The Heart of Giving Podcast YMCA of the USA CEO Suzanne McCormick talks about its roll in collaboration with Catholic Charities USA, Interfaith America and Habitat for Humanity in bringing volunteers together to bridge ideological divides.

On Tuesday, The Harrisburg Area YMCA held its 170th Annual Meeting. At the meeting, our YMCA Center for Healthy Living Team celebrated our Staff of the Year, Ryan Long alongside our Volunteer of the Year, Arletta Shenfeld. Thank you to Ryan and Arletta for your time and commitment to our Y vision and mission. We are looking forward to another year of serving our local and surrounding communities!

Thank you Jeannie! Great inspirational keynote at the Harrisburg Area YMCA 170th Annual Meeting!

Thank you to PNC for their generous donation of new winter coats through Operation Warm Coat. Thanks to their continued support, children in the Y's Pre-K and Toddler Programs will stay warm this winter. ? #PNC #ForABetterUs #staywarm #wintercoats