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150 Swim to Newtown at Somerset Hills YMCA
Published: Tuesday, May 7, 2013

As part of a continuing effort to promote awareness of the importance of paying attention to mental health, the Somerset Hills YMCA on May 5 sponsored The Ripple: Swim to Newtown event, a community-to-community tribute to the families of Newtown, Ct.

The goal was to swim 109 miles, which is the distance from Basking Ridge to Newtown — but the 150 swimmers who participated logged 230 miles, more than twice that distance.

The youngest participating swimmer was four years old and the oldest was 82, according to the YMCA.

YMCA Will Use New Gardens as Learning Tools
Published: Thursday, April 25, 2013

The Wayne YMCA will use gardens to help children gain a better understanding about food, sustainability, and healthy eating.

Victor Alfieri, a sustainability advocate from Wayne, constructed the gardens this week. He has successfully lobbied for residents to keep chickens in their backyards and gives talks at the library about health and sustainability.

Christie Administration Announces Grant to Continue Farm to School Project
Published: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today announced the state has received a $62,713 U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program grant to continue work with Rutgers Food Innovation Center on a project to bring Made with Jersey Fresh items to schools throughout the state.

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Opening of Bayshore Family Success Center in Union Beach
Published: Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Bringing additional services to support residents and families of the northern Monmouth County bayshore area impacted by Superstorm Sandy, Acting Governor Kim Guadagno and Department of Children and Families (DCF) Deputy Commissioner Jeffrey Guenzel today marked the official opening of New Jersey’s 51^st Family Success Center (FSC) in Union Beach. The Bayshore Family Success Center, operated by the Community YMCA, is located at the Union Beach Memorial Library and will serve the communities of Atlantic Highlands, Belford, Highlands, Keansburg, Keyport, Leonardo and Union Beach. 

Y celebrates 110 Years in Hunterdon County with party
Published: Sunday, February 10, 2013

“Since our beginning in 1903, the Hunterdon County YMCA has been strengthening our community by nurturing the potential of kids, helping people understand and improve their health, and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors,” said Bruce Black, president and CEO.

Hunterdon YMCA, celebrating 110 years of service to the community
Published: Monday, February 4, 2013

On Sunday, Feb. 10, the community that is the Hunterdon County YMCA will mark its 110th anniversary with celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. at its Deer Path Branch, at 144 West Woodschurch Road in Readington.

Perth Amboy Students Make a Splash in New Water Safety Program
Published: Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Seven-year-old Daniella Almeira is learning to paddle, kick, swim and float in the Raritan Bay Area’s YMCA 4-feet, 11-inch deep swimming pool.

Daniella, a student at the Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School, said she likes being in the pool.

“I get to get wet and have fun,” she said.

And with that fun comes some lifesaving skills that instructors hope will stay with the second- grader for the rest of her life.

Madison Y Volunteer Chief loves her job
Published: Monday, January 28, 2013

Every day Carey Ahsler comes to the Madison Area YMCA is a happy one.

“I’ve been here seven years, and it doesn’t feel like work at all. All my friends are here."