FREE WEEKLY JOB FOCUS SUPPORT GROUP

Springboro – 01/16/13 – The job loss and local economy has impacted a large population in the Miami Valley. David Thompson, Group Vice President of the Coffman Family YMCA in Springboro, has announced the start of a new Job Focus Group.

“The purpose of this new group is to provide job seekers with opportunities to network, gain support and encouragement from group participants, and learn job search skills and techniques,” explained David.

$25,000 Grant From jcpenney Helps Children in the Miami Valley Participate in YMCA Afterschool Programs

Strong Kids Golf Outing

Updated: Wednesday, 10 Jul 2013, 2:40 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 10 Jul 2013, 2:40 PM EDT

The Dayton Business Journal has named the winners in its third-annual Healthiest Employers competition.

Healthiest Employers is an innovative awards program created to recognize employers that proactively shape the health of their employees. The companies taking part have made a commitment to impact the health of their workplace — and their bottom line.

Swimmers dive into water safety

Updated: Saturday, 22 Jun 2013, 10:27 AM EDT
Published : Saturday, 22 Jun 2013, 10:27 AM EDT

• Kelley King

WEST CARROLLTON, Ohio (WDTN) - Swimmers in West Carrollton got a lesson in swim safety with a Water Safety course at Wilson Pool Saturday.

The class was designed to cover the basics of water safety for both adults and children.

Red Cross-certified life guard instructors from the West Carrollton YMCA taught the class.

Aquatic center prepares for swim safety

Pool says safety lies partially with parents

Updated: Monday, 20 May 2013, 4:46 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 20 May 2013, 4:46 PM EDT

• Kelley King

HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) - Eighty-five workers at the Kroger Aquatic Center spent the past week training and learning how to spot potential problems in the water.

YMCAs in the region are pooling their resources in hopes of saving money.

The YMCA of Greater Dayton announced a Shared Services Partnership with YMCA associations in Clinton, Fayette, and Shelby counties.

Airman Returns Home; Surprises Son at YMCA

KETTERING -- A special homecoming in Kettering for the Pritchard family as their own hero returns home from serving overseas.

Air Force Major Dave Pritchard returned home from a year long deployment in Afghanistan.

Major Pritchard, his wife Sarah and the local YMCA teamed up to surprise his 11-year-old son.

Shane spends most of his week at the YMCA for swim practice. He couldn't wait to tell dad about his best stroke these days.