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YMCA in the News

Thanks to our local media outlets for helping us tell the community the great work the Y is doing. From health and wellness, to adult literacy, to our social workers on staff -- many people have no idea how hard the Y is at work in our community. Please view some of our various media coverage to learn more about us.
Date   News Item (Click to open PDF) Credit
5/1/2008 Keeping a Community Fit Healthcare Executive

4/11/2008 YMCA continues growth with 3 branches on agenda Business Journal

4/9/2008 Lincoln YMCA hosts Healthy Kids Day Lincoln Times

4/9/2008 Y executive faces biggest challenge Lincoln Times

3/30/2008 These could be some fun senior moments Neighbors of South Mecklenburg

3/28/2008 First Charter donates $25k to Sally's Y News @ Norman

3/28/2008 Fit for life Charlotte Weekly

3/21/2008 YMCA reaches out to make its services accessible to all Charlotte Business Journal

3/11/2008 Water Works Charlotte Observer

3/7/2008 New Y in Uptown Charlotte Observer

3/7/2008 Finding the right fit Charlotte Weekly

3/2/2008 YMCA eyes Union growth Neighbors of Union County

3/1/2008 Who you callin' old? University City Magazine

3/1/2008 A healthy summer includes camp! Charlotte Parent

3/1/2008 Karen Gipson Pride Magazine

2/29/2008 Inclusion at Boomerang Charlotte Weekly

2/21/2008 New life, new heart, endless gratitude Neighbors of South Mecklenburg

2/21/2008 Ready or not? Charlotte Weekly

2/21/2008 Fit for life Charlotte Weekly

2/12/2008 Some employers try ways to help workers get healthier Charlotte Observer

2/1/2008 Reach 2010 Reach 2010 Report

2/1/2008 No more excuses! Charlotte Weekly

2/1/2008 When profit is not the incentive Business North Carolina

1/29/2008 Tate raises $26,000 for Sally's Y News at Norman

1/27/2008 Father staying the course to honor late daughter Charlotte Observer

1/22/2008 Standing up, speaking out Charlotte Observer

1/14/2008 It's time to think outside the fitness box EYE

1/6/2008 The night is young Charlotte Observer

1/3/2008 A step up for moms Neighbors

1/1/2008 Have a ball Today's Charlotte Woman

12/28/2007 Little ways to make 2008 healthier Lake Norman Navigator

12/9/2007 Home tour nets $20,000 for Sally's Y Charlotte Observer

11/1/2007 The Water's Edge SouthPark Magazine

10/14/2007 YMCA photography contest Mecklenburg Neighbors

10/14/2007 New YMCA emphasizes health care to market Charlotte Business Journal

10/1/2007 'Krewe" fest sets stage for YMCA Lincoln Times

9/9/2007 Mission Accomplished: I'm a triathlete Charlotte Observer

9/9/2007 Westside Y celebrated Charlotte Observer

9/9/2007 We don't take our grandparents for granted Neighbors

9/3/2007 Sally's Y moves toward reality Lincoln Times

9/1/2007 Wet and Wild Pride Magazine

8/31/2007 Carolina Panthers off the field Charlotte Weekly

8/23/2007 Westside Y built to help cross city's racial divide Charlotte Observer

8/17/2007 Sally's Y is parent's tribute to daughter Charlotte Observer - At Home

7/13/2007 Turning stragglers into stars Charlotte Weekly

7/11/2007 The Fourth of July on LKN Lake Norman Times

7/10/2007 X-ercise classes pick up speed Charlotte Observer

7/8/2007 Ex-Sting Coach helps clients get through life's hoops Neighbors of South Mecklenburg

7/6/2007 Lincoln YMCA gets new, safer walkway Lincoln Times

7/1/2007 Happy Campers Autism Advocate

6/29/2007 Dare to Dream Charlotte Weekly

6/11/2007 Lengthen and Strengthen Pride Magazine

6/11/2007 Panther Visits YMCAs in Africa Pride Magazine

6/10/2007 YMCA connects with teens Charlotte Observer

6/6/2007 Subway Fresh Fit Contest Winner is Announced Subway

6/6/2007 Once homeless, now student-body prez Charlotte Observer

6/5/2007 10 exercises, 0 machines, 1 healthy you Charlotte Observer

5/1/2007 Fit Families Little Ones

5/1/2007 Lessons I Learned in Africa University City Magazine

5/1/2007 Meaningful Miles University City Magazine

4/18/2007 Women take on weights at Y Lincoln Times

4/11/2007 Healthy Kids Day for everyone Lincoln Times

4/7/2007 News stories show who needs prayers Charlotte Observer

4/4/2007 Prayers seek comfort for all involved or grieving Charlotte Observer

4/2/2007 Tip of the Week: YMCA Charlotte Observer

4/1/2007 A place to play, climb University City Magazine

3/25/2007 She's back at the gym, working toward goal University City Neighbors

3/14/2007 Adapting to change on the eastside Charlotte Observer

3/12/2007 Lifeguard's weight loss Lincoln Times

3/9/2007 With corporate backing, fitness can take shape Business Journal

3/1/2007 26.2 By 50 Endurance Magazine

3/1/2007 Morrison Family YMCA at Ballantyne Continues Momentum Ballantyne Magazine

3/1/2007 New to Ballantyne? Ballantyne Magazine

2/27/2007 Panther's YMCA efforts going global Charlotte Observer

2/25/2007 Observer Summer Camp Guide Charlotte Observer

2/14/2007 Summer camp no-no's Lowcountry Parent

2/11/2007 Faces of Leadership Charlotte Observer

1/18/2007 Twins require twice the energy from 'big brother' The Independent Inquirer

1/1/2007 Pursuit of YMCA continues Observer Neighbors

1/1/2007 Get Fit Now Charlotte Magazine

1/1/2007 YMCA's Starfish Academy Receives National Award Mooresville Graded News

1/1/2007 Starfish Academy YMCA

12/12/2006 YMCA putting the C back in its mission Charlotte Observer

12/3/2006 McCrorey YMCA milestone Observer Neighbors

12/1/2006 What's new at area YMCAs University City Magazine

12/1/2006 Lunch raises more than $100,000 Observer Sports

12/1/2006 A Pivotal Place: 70th Anniversary of McCrorey YMCA Pride magazine

11/29/2006 YMCA campaign ends successfully Charlotte Observer

11/12/2006 Gaining speed with each stroke Charlotte Observer

11/1/2006 Sharing memories of old YMCA Observer Neighbors

10/8/2006 Groundbreaking will be Tuesday for YMCA in west Charlotte The Charlotte Observer

9/18/2006 Fit for duty: YMCA trainer heading to Iraq The Charlotte Observer

9/14/2006 Let's not forget about our southside elders Neighbors of South Mecklenburg

9/3/2006 Hips, start moving- it's time for the exotic beat of Zumba The Charlotte Observer

9/1/2006 Challenge from Baton Rouge issued for this year's Krewe Lincoln Times

8/31/2006 Camp Thunderbird marks 70th birthday Neighbors of York & Lancaster

8/31/2006 DeVaul joins Coutryside Montessori board The Charlotte Observer

7/30/2006 Rosey relationship: Charlotte athletics director lends more than just a name The NCAA News

7/17/2006 YMCAs Johnston gets Humanitarian Award Lincoln Times

7/13/2006 YMCA Helps Kids Get Fit Lincolnton Times

7/9/2006 Brio gives to the YMCA Charlotte Observer

7/1/2006 University Y keeps youth active over the summer University City Magazine

7/1/2006 Fun with slipping and sliding at the YMCA Lincoln Times

7/1/2006 Arnold promoted to Executive Director of Lake Norman YMCA Lowe's YMCA

6/22/2006 'Because they need me' Cathy Jacobs' journey Neighbors of University City

6/1/2006 University City YMCA Leader Recognized Pride Magazine

5/25/2006 West Blvd. YMCA a dream come true The Charlotte Post

5/25/2006 Volunteers Build New Playground for the McCrorey Y Charlotte Observer

5/23/2006 Board Votes to Begin Construction Charlotte Observer

5/22/2006 Board Votes to Begin Construction Business Journal Online

5/21/2006 YMCA Pools are Open Charlotte Observer

5/18/2006 YMCA's Fit Families for Life Lincoln Times

5/15/2006 YMCA Voted Best of the Best Charlotte Magazine

4/20/2006 YMCA's African American Leaders Charlotte Post

4/16/2006 Plans for an East Lincoln YMCA Honor Victim of Deadly Car Crash Charlotte Observer

1/1/2006 A Healthy Worker is a Less Expensive Worker Charlotte Observer

1/1/2006 Tips on Getting Fit Charlotte Observer

1/1/2006 Y Member Exercising for a New Kidney Charlotte Observer

12/29/2005 Bring Big Al Down Charlotte Weekly

12/15/2005 Largest Area Fitness Facililties Charlotte Business Journal

11/1/2005 YMCA Senior Vice President Wins Pride Award Pride Magazine

10/2/2005 New "Y" Has X Amount of Features for Kids and Adults Charlotte Observer, Lake Norman Neighbors

10/1/2005 Nonprofit's Big Impact Ventures Charlotte

9/14/2005 She Helps Others With Helping Charlotte Observer

9/1/2005 Project Starfish Extends Into School Year My School Rocks Magazine

9/1/2005 Healthy Kids My School Rocks

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