YMCA Archives - San Antonio Report

Why San Antonio has embraced pickleball, America’s fastest-growing sport

by Lindsey Carnett December 28, 2022December 29, 2022

Pickleball — the nation’s fastest-growing sport — is booming in San Antonio. What is it, how is it played, and why is it so popular?

YMCA of Greater San Antonio President and CEO Sandy Morander welcomes the public to the Harvey E. Najim Family YMCA.

Nonprofits & Philanthropy

YMCA of Greater San Antonio president and CEO Sandy Morander announces plans to retire

by Ava Flores June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

The Y Early Learning Center will close in August as a result of a redevelopment and rezoning plan for the Victoria Commons area.

Families scramble after downtown day care center announces closure

by Raquel Torres May 15, 2022May 15, 2022

City Council member Melissa Cabello Havrda (D6) hands a backpack full of school supplies to first grader Anjali Perez at the Edgewood Theater of Performing Arts during a back to school distribution event on Saturday.

Photos of the Week

San Antonio’s week in photos, Aug. 2-8

by Scott Ball August 9, 2021August 8, 2021

The Y. Not a place, a purpose. Serving the community for over 145 years

by Sandy Morander June 21, 2021June 21, 2021

WATCH: Síclovía Draws Thousands to Broadway for Cycling and Other Exercise

by Rocío Guenther and Janel Sterbentz October 23, 2017October 26, 2017

(From left) Beau Smith and Mimi Smith jump around and play in the new group exercise studio of the Harvey E. Najim Family YMCA.

New Southside YMCA Has a ‘Mission for All’

by Roseanna Garza September 16, 2017September 16, 2017

(From left) Ella, 8, and Genesis, 9, complete their homework together at the YMCA After School Care Program at the Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children.

YMCA to Create a Better After-School Experience for Special Learners

by Bekah McNeel September 1, 2017January 31, 2020

David Gauna (center) leads the ROPES workshop at Excel Beyond the Bell SA.

Excel Beyond the Bell’s Programs Show Money Well Spent

by Bekah McNeel May 18, 2017January 31, 2020

The new Mays Family YMCA at Potranco. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone.

YMCA and SAPL Unite to Bring Wellness to Northwest San Antonio

by Bekah McNeel November 4, 2016January 31, 2020