YMWCA OF NEWARK AND VICINITY
600 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
973.624.8900
Y-Stories
Longest Term Y Member Mourned
Michael Faiella passed away on April 11th, at age 93.
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Y member, Michael Faiella, at left, with his grandson and his son.
For more than sixty years, Mr. Faiella was an integral part of our Y family. Up until the age of 88, Mr. Faiella could regularly be found in the gym shooting jump shots or hitting the punching bag in the weight room. When he’d get into a shooting contest or pick-up game, a crowd would gather to cheer him on. And every Christmas, he was like one of Santa’s elves, giving all he encountered a new pair of socks. Ten years ago, Mr. Faiella was the first person to receive a Newark YMCA lifetime membership, in recognition of his more than 50 consecutive years as a member of the Newark Y.
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.
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...
