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Dear Friends of the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance,

As 2025 comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on the collective impact made this year by the 30 YMCA associations and 82 branches serving communities across New Jersey. Together, we have advanced the Y’s mission in meaningful and measurable ways.

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We are excited to share that Laura Muñoz Humphreys has officially stepped into her role as President and CEO of the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge, and South Amboy (MEWSA) as of October 2025.

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We are delighted to welcome Lynne Harwell Algrant as the new President and CEO of the Meadowlands YMCA, effective this December.

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The New Jersey YMCA State Alliance is proud to serve as member of the Future Ready New Jersey Coalition, a cross-sector effort committed to expanding economic mobility and helping more New Jersey residents earn post-secondary credentials that lead to family sustaining wages.

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The New Jersey YMCA State Alliance is proud to partner with the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to launch the Bright Path Youth Mental Health program, a $200,000 initiative supporting 21 YMCA after-school programs across the state.

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Supported through legislative appropriation funding through June 2026, 15 YMCAs across New Jersey will expand Safety Around Water programming to eligible residents, offering swim lessons to eligible 2nd graders and local first responders.

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The 2025-2026 Youth and Government season has officially begun! This student-led, civic engagement leadership program gives all students grades 7-12 an opportunity to use their voice and impact their communities while embodying our core values: Honesty, Caring, Responsibility, and Respect.

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More than 250 leaders and partners in public health across New Jersey gathered on December 9 for the 12th Annual Culture of Health Conference, hosted by the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance. This year’s theme, “Belonging for a Better Us,” highlighted the importance of connection, trust, and shared purpose in creating healthier, more

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