Welcome to the Keene Family YMCA Blog
Below you’ll find all of the articles, news releases, event updates, and more that we’ve published to provide you with the information you need to ensure you have a great experience at the Y. We’re here to help you on your wellness journey and as such, you’ll also find tips and tricks to help you achieve your goals.
Water Safety Tips
As temperatures rise, kids want to cool off, whether that is in home pools, ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, or oceans. And that means the…
Staff Spotlight: Morgan Allard-Croke
From her childhood spent as a “Y kid” to her current role as a leader within the YMCA, every twist and turn has led her to where she is today.
We all have mental health.
Mental health is how we think, feel and act. At the Y, we recognize that we all have mental health, and mental health is an important part of our overall health and social-emotional well-being.
Five Days of Action to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As part of our commitment to protecting the children in our community, we’re participating in the Five Days of Action.
Staff Spotlight: Dan Smith
Dan has a long history of philanthropy and community work and brought that passion for building and strengthening communities to the Keene Family YMCA.
Six Steps Towards a Healthier Lifestyle on Diabetes Alert Day
Understand your risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, then take steps to prevent the disease with the Y’s Diabetes Prevention Program.
Staff Spotlight: Mick Blume
Mick has worked with Ys throughout New England through the Red Sox Foundation, but since coming to the Keene Family YMCA, he’s gained a different perspective.
$2500 Hiring Incentive Offered for New Full-time Childcare Staff
The Keene Family YMCA is working daily to expand their capacity so they can help to fulfill the critical need for quality childcare services.
Building Black Wealth-Shop Black Owned
Building Black Wealth. Shop Black Owned. In the United States, we celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of Black Americans…
New Year, New Y, New app.
The new mobile app, powered by Familyworks, is designed to give you access to everything the Y offers, all in one easy-to-use application.
Staff Spotlight: Emily Killmer
Making sure her athletes know they are heard is crucial to the success of the team, and Emily as a coach.
The YMCA Dr. Albert C. Johnston Social Justice Award
Submit your nomination for the 2024 Keene Family YMCA Dr. Albert C. Johnston Social Justice Award.