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Joe Brown walked past the Fitness Center every day for two years. As an army veteran, he'd come to the Y religiously but stuck to what brought him through the door — the ping pong table.

Twenty years ago, Michelle left Philadelphia, the only home she'd ever known, and moved to Bucks County with three small children. The close family and friends she used to see daily were suddenly more than an hour away, and loneliness set in fast. That changed in 2005, when she joined the Y.

De Lorbiecki Santiago and her family moved to the Philadelphia area from Tennessee so her son, Kal'El, could receive specialized medical care at CHOP. Kal'El was born with Hirschsprung's disease, a birth defect that impacts the intestines.

Abington, Haverford, Philadelphia & Royersford, PA — August 6, 2026 —The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is kicking off Thanksgiving in a fun, healthy way with its annual Gobble Wobble 5K Run and Walk.

About ten years ago, Alice survived a traumatic brain injury that took a significant toll on her memory, and on her ability to connect with others. She found herself avoiding people entirely, sometimes going weeks without leaving her home. "I began to hate people.

New season, new programs! Register your child for awesome programs this fall! From swim lessons to art and everything in between, our fall program schedule is packed with classes that allow your child to dive into their favorite activities or discover a brand new hobby!