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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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YMCA + Athlete Foundry = College Success
Is your child a middle school or high school athlete looking to chart a path to college and beyond?
The YMCA of Austin has partnered with Athlete Foundry to
Returning to Group Exercise Post Quarantine
The last time I went to a group exercise class in 2020, I was trying out something new. It was a step-dance cardio class that
Add These Vegetables to Your Kid’s Smoothies
It’s an age old problem: kids don’t like veggies. Maybe it’s the color, maybe it’s the texture, maybe there’s absolutely no reason at all. If
Pride Origins: A Look at Our Leaders
Happy Pride Month! We celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride in June because of the Stonewall Riots in Manhattan of 1969. The Stonewall Riots served as the catalyst for
Surprising Benefits of Outdoor Teambuilding
The experts have weighed in, and “Zoom fatigue” is real. But corporate managers and group organizers are still left to grapple with the challenge of
The Stories of Black History are American Stories
“Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished, lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history.” – Carter G.
Outdoor Family Activities in Texas
With summer coming to a close and school back in session, you may be looking for some new family activities in Texas to fill your
Outdoor Water Games for Kids
With summer in full swing, and an unusual summer at that, you may find yourself running out of activities to keep your kids out of