News

The YMCA of Newark & Vicinity is pleased to announce that Kevin Reed has been elected as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Kevin shares his thoughts and vision in the letter below. June 18, 2024 Dear Esteemed Community Members, As I step into my role as the Chair of the Newark YMCA Board of Trustees, I am filled with both excitement and a

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Janhitha Veeramachaneni Receives the NJ State Governor's Volunteerism Award

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Teens involved in the Newark YMCA's Youth & Government Program participated in the NJ Y Alliance's Advocacy Day at the NJ Capital.  

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The Newark Y strives to be a welcoming place for all. 

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The Newark YMCA welcomes Kym Jones as new Grant Director. January 19, 2023 – Newark, NJ: The YMCA of Newark and Vicinity is pleased to announce that Kym Jones has joined the YMCA’s Executive Team as Grant Director. Kym comes to the YMCA with a decade of non-profit and education experience and expertise in maintaining and obtaining grant

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Please join us in welcoming Kym Jones to the Newark YMCA 

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Contact Nicole Washington for Youth Development volunteering opportunities Contact Michael Porter for Program & Membership volunteering opportunities Contact Mabel Elmore for Housing Services volunteering opportunities Contact Cherie Hammond for Camp Linwood MacDonald volunteering opportunities

Join us and protect children from child abuse! 

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