Join us in congratulating JB Rowe and Joe Kendrick, who have been named the 2024 “OTPC Community Health Champions” by the Oklahoma Turning Point Council! This award is given annually to those making significant strides in improving health and health outcomes for all Oklahomans.
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Non-profit Organizations
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1,385 followers
At the Y, we are for Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
About us
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the Oklahoma City Metro, 15 Ys engage more than 232,000 men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities across the country, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. Mission To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
- Website
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http://www.ymcaokc.org
External link for YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1889
- Specialties
- For Youth Development, For Healthy Living, and For Social Responsibility
Locations
Employees at YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
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Shannon Hiebert SHRM-SCP
Vice President of Human Resources at YMCA OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY
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Travis Monroe
I work outdoors with kids and young adults
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Kristen DeYoung
Health & Wellness Director, NW District, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City at YMCA OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY
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Joe Kendrick
Executive Director of Christian Mission
Updates
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Want to check out The Neighborhood before you join? Come hang out with us at Not Your Average Joe in Midtown next Thursday, Oct. 3 for a coffee meet-and-greet to learn more about how you can get make a difference in your neighborhood today. The first 20 people to attend will get coffee on us! Let us know if you're coming so we can save you a spot: https://lnkd.in/gTujFsfh
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The 2nd Annual Youth Media Day was a slam dunk! 🏀 🙌
Living the life of a Thunder player! ⚡️ We are proud to have partnered with Love's Travel Stops for the 2nd Annual YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Youth Media Day! Kids participated in photoshoot stations, media interviews, film breakdown, and scrimmages led by Cason Wallace and Dillon Jones ⛹️♂️
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Exciting news! City of Chickasha has officially declared August 24, 2024, as "YMCA 35th Birthday" Day in honor of the Chickasha Area YMCA's 35 years of serving the community! To celebrate their birthday, the Chickasha Y is hosting an anniversary bash this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon! Enjoy free food, family fun and more!
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Thank you to KOCO 5 for joining us at our Back to School Bash last night at Rockwell Plaza YMCA as we set our community up for success before the school year begins! 🎒 📚 https://lnkd.in/ggqzmPm9
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We’re thrilled to share our new facility in Edmond has officially broken ground! In partnership with the City of Edmond and the Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County, we are excited to start this new chapter! The new facility will house a state-of-the-art YMCA and a brand-new library, creating a vibrant community hub to serve the Edmond area. We can’t wait to see this project come to life and be able to offer a unique space where learning, fitness and community come together. The new Edmond Community Complex will be located off I-35 and 15th St., right next to Henderson Hills Baptist Church. 📅 Mark your calendars: we’re scheduled to open our doors in 2026!
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We're looking forward to kicking off this exciting new chapter tomorrow!
The City of Edmond in partnership with the Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County and the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 8 a.m. for the new $31.64 million Edmond community complex. The building will house both a brand-new library and a state-of-the-art YMCA. This new facility will be located in one of the fastest-growing areas of Edmond and the metro area. The groundbreaking ceremony celebrates the beginning of a project that will provide a new and innovative space designed to improve the quality of life, health, and well-being of Edmond residents.
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Welcome to The Neighborhood, our new monthly giving program! At the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, we believe our Neighborhood extends far beyond streets and city limits-it encompasses our entire community, where every individual has the power to build a healthier spirit, mind and body for all. Your monthly support provides ongoing opportunities across all our branches and broader neighborhoods, enabling us to offer vital programs and services that empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds to thrive. Members of The Neighborhood will receive welcome gifts and invitations to exclusive social events. You can do some good in The Neighborhood when you join today: https://lnkd.in/g8jUiatE
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Reflecting on an insightful site visit last week with the YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office) Strategic Initiatives Fund and Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies. From honoring resilience at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum to exploring Camp Classen, anti-poverty initiatives, and innovative health partnerships, it was inspiring to witness impactful community initiatives in action. We are looking forward to applying these insights to drive positive change together.
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🏆 We're thrilled to announce that we've been named winners in multiple categories for the 2024 MetroFamily Magazine Family Favorites Awards! Thank you to everyone who voted for us! 🙌 Whether it's sports instruction, leagues, sleep-away camps, family fitness, or swimming, we're honored to be your top choice. Here's to more memorable moments ahead!