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Summer camp began in Hawthorne this week, a return of programming to the rural area after a decade.
Read More »North Central Florida YMCA brings summer camp to rural areas
The need for more affordable out of school programming has been central in local discussions around youth violence.
Read More »A Guide To Gainesville’s 2020 City Election
Everything you need to know for the 2020 Gainesville City elections next Tuesday.
Read More »Gainesville Taekwondo Classes Build Up Intellectually Disabled Children
Star Martial Arts is one of at least 18 martial arts studios in Gainesville, but it has a component that makes it particularly distinct: catering to children with intellectual disabilities.
Read More »North Central Florida’s YMCA CEO Steps Down
John Bonacci, who has been working as CEO of the North Central Florida YMCA since 2012, has stepped down, the organization announced Thursday.
Read More »North Central Florida YMCA Will Continue Operations
The North Central Florida YMCA, which was supposed to close Dec. 31 after filing for bankruptcy last year, announced Monday that it will continue operations.
Read More »North Central Florida YMCA Raises Money In Efforts To Stay Afloat
The North Central Florida YMCA, located at 5201 NW 34th Boulevard, is drowning in debt and paddling to stay afloat. The YMCA’s goal is to hit $1.5 million in donations to get into the green, but the minimum amount needed to keep its doors open is $1.2 million. As of now they are $352,000 short.
Read More »North Central Florida YMCA Pushes To Raise $1.5 Million In Order To Avoid Closure
The YMCA of North Central Florida is scheduled to close Jan. 31 unless it raises $1.5 million, and a final fundraiser Saturday aims to get the facility closer to its goal.
Read More »North Central Florida YMCA Will Shut Down At End Of Year
The North Central Florida YMCA announced Wednesday that the organization has filed for liquidation bankruptcy and will cease all operations by Dec. 30.
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