Welcome to the Johnston YMCA
Founded in 1948, the Johnston YMCA is often referred to as “the Heart of NoDa.” Our branch reflects the eclectic nature of our community and the over 4,000 members that we serve.
Through a warm, welcoming environment, we provide health and wellness initiatives that help build mind, body and spirit for all. The Johnston YMCA also engages our community by inviting members and non-members to enjoy events together on our front lawn. Check out the Johnston YMCA class schedule and hours for classes near you!
Find Your Fit
It's how we empower communities.
It’s Motivation Monday!!
When you put friends and fitness together, you get FUN! Join the Y today and get 10 FREE guest passes to share with your friends!
Challenge yourself today and integrate this into your workout!
3-5 ROUNDS OF (Rest in between each round)…
Box Squat x 10
TRX Row x 10
20 Second Battle Rope
Push-ups (floor or push ups to box) x10
15 AB mat
Tell us how you did!! 💪🏼🏃🏽♀️🏋🏼♂️
#workoutwednesdayatjohnston
#trysomethingnew
KEEP PUSHING!! You didn’t come this far to only come this far. You’ve got this! 💪🏼
#motivationmonday
#youvegotthis
#keepinggoing
The 2021 Run! Ballantyne 8K, 5K & Fun Run presented by Northwood Office is on December 11th. Register NOW before prices increase on November 1st! Take advantage of current pricing – click here to register today: http://ow.ly/W7CY50GslZU
Basketball registration is now open community wide! 🏀
We can't wait to see you out on the court this winter season. Our recharged Youth Basketball Circuit will be offered in a regional format, allowing athletes to practice and play games at a combination of Y's in their region.
Don't delay, our rosters fill fast!
We had a blessed day serving our community by hosting the October Food Share! We helped over 60 families in though the Loaves & Fishes program. 🌽 🥔 🍅 🥬
#foodshareatjohnston
In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating leaders who make a difference in our YMCA and beyond! Francine Molina has been with our YMCA for nearly five and a half years. In her current role as Youth Development Director at the Lincoln County YMCA, Francine oversees afterschool, preschool, sports, Y Kids and dance & tumble. Francine is a proud Puerto Rican. She was raised in the Bronx in New York and has always identified as a proud Hispanic woman.
She shared: “My parents are from Puerto Rico and I was raised in a strong cultural home. My upbringing was based around my culture and the beliefs that my grandparents instilled in my parents. It was always an important part of our family for us to continue traditions from our native country, such as Three Kings Day.” It’s important to Francine to show pride in who she is and where she’s from, and she instills the same values in her children.
The thing that makes Francine the most proud of being a Hispanic woman is the strength and passion that comes with that. "I was always taught that I was a strong Latina woman and to fight for what I believed in, even if no one else agreed. This instilled in me the confidence to not only be a voice for myself but for my community as well.” Francine acknowledged that at times the Hispanic community may be afraid to speak up, but Francine commits to stand by her community and “set an example and create a path for those who are afraid. In my household I was taught to stand up and be [a strong] voice, and for that I will always be thankful to my Grandmother Conga – she was a warrior and always did what was best for others and not for herself.”