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Fatherhood Program Graduates First Class

Fourteen local Fathers celebrated the successful completion of the Newark Y’s twelve-week Fatherhood Program.

 

With guidance from the YMCA of the USA and funding from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Newark Y launched an innovative Fatherhood Plus Model Program Pilot. Using the 24/7 Dads curriculum developed by the National Fatherhood Initiative, and support from local organizations, including the Irvington Family Development Center, Y Program Coordinators Daryl Brown and Adalberto Velazquez led workshops, coordinated speakers and organized family outings for Dads and their families.
 
One of the graduating Dads, Corey LaBoone, addressed the crowd of almost 90 friends, family members and staff during the ceremony,  “I feel motivated to become a better Dad to my kids and do the right thing.” 
 
 
 
For information about joining the next session of the Y Fatherhood Program,
 
To support the continuation of the program, click DONATE NOW above.

Families Get a Jump on Summer!
Healthy Kids Day brought fun and fitness to 450 kids of all ages: children climbed our inflatable rock wall, jumped in the pool, or joined a Zumba class. Adults had tons of fun, too! Spin classes, a dunk tank and prizes topped the list. Congressman Donald Payne Jr. and City Council Members Darrin Sharif and Anibal Ramos Jr. were on board to show support for Youth Development and Healthy Living.

Supporting Strong Kids!

Meet the Newark YMCA Member of the Month...
This year, 8,000 people – nearly half of them kids – will come to the Newark Y to learn, grow and thrive. Here is just one of our amazing members ...

Congratulations to the Newark Y Volunteer of the Month!
With volunteers like Amir, kids improve their skills, get fit, and more importantly, learn how to be themselves. YMCA volunteers are joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. Here's how our volunteer of the month makes this come alive...

Fun and Fitness at New Year's Day Open House
From Zumba to Spin classes to Aquatics, Newark YMCA members and guests began a New Year of Healthy Living...



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