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A small Christmas tree with paper angel ornaments and red bows in front of red plus tan stone wall.

Belonging, Hope and Healthy Living Tools

The Giving Tree and gifts for children in our community. The Giving Season Giving /ˈɡiviNG/ Providing love or other emotional support; caring. The word giving is us
Nov 28, 2022
A YMCA volunteer loads a turkey into a trunk.

A Season of Thanks 

Tameshia Williams-Glover, with the Greater Ridgecrest YMCA, handing out turkeys to members ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Where it all Began Did you know on Thursday, November 26,
Nov 28, 2022
Group of people in a parking lot, wearing pink shirts at a cancer awareness event

Pink For Purpose

A group gathered before the Pink For Purpose Weekend 1-mile walk. Awareness and Education For the last seven years, the Greater Ridgecrest YMCA has recognized Breast Cancer
Oct 31, 2022
Open car trunk decorated in dinosaur in the jungle theme in a parking lot at a Trunk or Treat event.

Fall Festivities

Trunk decorated at a Trunk or Treat event. It’s spooky season, and millions of children are preparing their Halloween costumes, carving pumpkins and enjoying fall sports with their friends and family.
Oct 31, 2022
Three yellow human cut outs with black writing stuck on a mirror in exercise room at the Y

Always Here for our Community

Cut outs made by YMCA members celebrating Welcoming Week. Welcoming Week We know communities are stronger and more cohesive when people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to get to know
Oct 3, 2022