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Dear Friends of the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance.

Spring is here—a season of renewal, growth, and new possibilities—and across New Jersey, the YMCA continues to be inspired by the impact we’re making together in communities large and small. 

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The New Jersey YMCA State Alliance is proud to partner with the New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC) to expand educational and workforce development opportunities for YMCA staff across the state. Through this initiative, the Alliance is working with all 18 community colleges in New Jersey to create a statewide pathway for YMCA employees to pursue

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In March, The Alliance joined YMCA advocates from across the country in Washington, DC for YMCA National Advocacy Days.

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The New Jersey YMCA State Alliance utilizes Quorum, a digital advocacy platform that helps strengthen engagement with policymakers and track legislative priorities that impact YMCAs across the state.

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2026 NJ Youth and Government kicked-off this past Sunday with our Pre-Legislative event where over 200 students from across the state came together to build community, learn parliamentary procedure and all about bill writing, and had the opportunity to hear from our FIVE youth gubernatorial candidates during their Whistle Stop Campaign Trail and Closing Press Conference.

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As families begin planning for the summer, the Alliance is encouraging parents and caregivers to register early for swim lessons and water safety programs at their local Y.

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Summer at the YMCA is more than just camp. It is a place where kids build confidence, develop new skills, and create lifelong friendships in a safe and supportive environment.

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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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