YMCA Archives | San Antonio Report

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

by Sandy Morander June 21, 2021June 21, 2021

SPONSORED: YMCA programs make a significant impact on the lives of children, with endless benefits that can last a lifetime.

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

Hardhats are passed out for the new Southside YMCA groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone.

Arts & Culture, Gov & Politics

New YMCA to Bring More Life, Learning to Southside

by James McCandless August 25, 2016November 29, 2017

Summer swimming lessons are available at any City pool. Photo courtesy of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Health, Lifestyle, Sports

Groups to Offer Free, Low-Cost Summer Swim Lessons

by Katie Walsh June 17, 2016January 31, 2020

Families ride, walk and skate down Broadway St during the 9th Síclovía event on Sep. 27, 2015. Photo courtesy of YMCA of Greater San Antonio.

Health, Lifestyle

YMCA Celebrates 140 Years of Advancing Health, Happiness in San Antonio

by YMCA / Stephanie Jerger January 5, 2016October 7, 2016

Arts & Culture, Gov & Politics, Health, Lifestyle

Department of the Interior Chooses San Antonio for Youth Volunteer Initiative

by Joan Vinson July 8, 2015January 31, 2020