See How We’re Keeping Greater Austin Active!
The Y is committed to meeting community needs to strengthen the bonds that tie us together. Read our blog to discover some of the ways the Y has created positive change in our community, and check back to see how the Y continues to be not a place, but a purpose.
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Children’s Books for a Rainy Day
A rainy day. Overcast, grey skies, the pitter-patter white noise of drops on windows, a blanket of calm on a wet world. Colors of car
30 Minute Meals the Family Will Love
For busy families with kids on the go, dinners might often look like boxed mac n’ cheese or
Texas National Parks: Big Bend
Nothing is a more iconic Texas landmark than Big Bend National Park. Although summer months in the West Texas desert bring scorching temperatures, October-April weather
Farmshare Austin Mobile Market Every Wednesday
Farmshare Austin brings its Fresh For Less Mobile Market to East Communities YMCA Wednesdays 4:30 – 6:30 PM.
Shop fresh local produce conveniently located
Practical Family Goals for the New Year
New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone, and that’s ok! While traditional resolutions can get a bad rap for being too extreme or unrealistic to actually
YMCA of Austin Shares Joy and Togetherness with Nourishing Neighbors Grant
The YMCA of Austin received a grant during the pandemic from the Albertson’s family to provide food
Andy Roddick Foundation
Through our partnership and a grant with the Andy Roddick Foundation, each of our
Stocking Stuffers for Kids
Stockings are a fun holiday tradition. Typically filled with knick knacks, candy, and even fruit, the simplicity of stockings doesn’t take away from the excitement
EAC Y Fun: Cake Mix Playdough
During the week of November 28th through December 2nd, Extend-A-Care YMCA Afterschool