Message from the CEO - October 2026 Alliance Newsletter
October 18, 2026
Dear Friends of the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance,
Fall is an exciting and busy season at YMCAs across New Jersey. As a coalition of 30 independent YMCA associations with 82 locations throughout the state, our Ys are welcoming children back to afterschool and early childhood programs, helping teens discover new opportunities to lead and connect, and offering adults and seniors programs that support health, well-being and community.
Whether you are looking for a safe and enriching program for your child, an opportunity for your teenager to build confidence and leadership skills, a wellness or chronic disease prevention program, a pathway to advance your education, or simply a welcoming place to belong, there is a YMCA program for you.
At the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance, we are proud to connect people, organizations and communities through statewide partnerships and initiatives that strengthen New Jersey. This fall, I invite you to explore the opportunities highlighted in our newsletter, find your local Y, and get connected.
Together, we are building stronger, healthier, and more connected communities across the Garden State.
Julie Gallanty, Ed.D.
Chief Executive Officer