YMCA of Greater New York

Will you be at SOMOS conference this year? Join the YMCA of Greater New York on Thursday, November 7 from 7:30am-9:30am for a breakfast discussion on Early Childhood Education. The Legislative breakfast will be held in partnership with the New York State Association of Black Puerto Rican Hispanic and Asian Legislators INC.; New York City Black, Latino, Asian Caucus and The New York Foundling & DAY CARE COUNCIL OF NEW YORK INC. Speakers include New York City Council Members Kevin C. Riley, Rita Joseph, Julie Won and more to come.

Raise your hand if you’re voting for the first time this election! ??? It’s a big election year, and we’re thrilled to share the voices of first time voters from our community! Check out the inspiring thoughts from Y teens as they step into the voting booth for the first time. Join us in celebrating the power of young voices this election season! Every vote counts! ???? #YMCAofGreaterNY?#YourVoteMatters

We are so thrilled to partner with Genesis and U.S. Soccer Foundation to unveil a new mini-pitch at the Broadway YMCA on Staten Island! The mini-pitch will provide NYC youth with a safe space to engage in sports and reach their full potential.

Last Thursday, MSNBC Host (Inside with Jen Psaki) and former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki joined the YMCA of Greater New York at their Women’s Leadership Luncheon – an annual event which supports and empowers girls and young women who participate in the Y’s Youth Leadership and College Access programs. Jen spoke with Sharon Greenberger (President & CEO, YMCA of Greater New York) about her own professional journey and provided advice to attendees from her unique experience working in both government and media at the highest levels. We are SO inspired by Jen Psaki's journey and thank her for taking the time out of her busy schedule to join us for such an empowering event. #ymca #ymcanyc #womenleaders #womenempowerment

Support YMCA of Greater New York youth and community programs by shopping at Macy's Herald Square! ? From October 16-31, Macy's is giving back to the Y by inviting customers who shop at Macy’s Herald Square to round up their purchases to donate the change to support the YMCA of Greater New York’s youth and community programs.?With every purchase you make at Macy’s in Herald Square you have the chance to enrich the lives of New Yorkers by supporting the YMCA of Greater New York. ? The Y is proud to partner with Macy's on the Y’s Rowe Scholars program. Through the Y’s partnership with Macy’s, Y teens attend career and networking events featuring career paths in fashion, operations, marketing, e-commerce, IT, and more. Students also attend a “dress for success” workshop led by Macy’s stylists. Additionally, each year the Macy’s Scholarship is awarded to five Rowe Scholars seniors at College Decision Day.? ? We're grateful for the ongoing support of Macy’s Herald Square team. #MissionEveryOne

The first step to ensuring your voice is heard? Showing up to vote! Did you know that only 3 in 5 registered voters in NYC showed up for the presidential election in 2020? New Yorkers can do better than that! Now is the time to make a plan to #vote. Tag a friend and make a plan to ensure you exercise your right to vote in this year’s election. Check out options and deadlines at ymcanyc.org/vote.

Celebrating in Brooklyn’s Backyard at the 2024 Prospect Park Alliance Gala with YMCA of Greater New York's own, Sharon Greenberger.? ? #ICYMI: last week, YMCA of Greater New York President and CEO, Sharon Greenberger was honored at the 2024 Prospect Park Alliance Gala. As a Prospect Park Alliance board member, Sharon Greenberger was honored for her dedication to the park – she was honored alongside longtime Prospect Park supporter Alan Beller and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.? ? Congratulations to all who were honored and attended the evening.

Exercise your right to vote! Today is National Voter Registration Day. Get registered to vote in this year’s election by visiting your local Y OR by visiting https://lnkd.in/dg-v9bF. Register to vote so you can make a difference on the issues you and your community care about. Today is a great day to also: o??Change your address if you’ve moved since the last election o??Find out who is on your ballet o??Sign up for election reminders Already registered to vote? Tag a friend below to encourage them to get registered.

New job loading… Looking to make a career change and want to work in your community? Look no further than your neighborhood Y. The YMCA of Greater New York is hosting a career fair across all of our locations in New York City! Stop by your neighborhood Y this Saturday, September 14 between 12pm and 2pm to learn more about open jobs and even interview for some jobs on the spot! Explore all career opportunities at the Y by visiting ymcanyc.org/careers. #ymca #ymcanyc #careeropportunities #newjob #nycjobs

We’re deep into summer and the city’s beaches and pools are open but New York City is still grappling with a lifeguard shortage. Sharon Greenberger recently sat down with Good Day Talk Street’s Antwan Lewis to discuss the city’s current lifeguard shortage and what the YMCA of Greater New York is doing to combat the shortage and increase access to water safety and swim lessons in underserved communities. See the full clip here: https://lnkd.in/ewfWbqyD