
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA of Greater Springfield Joins Rays of Hope Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness
Our LIVESTRONG at the YMCA of Greater Springfield team proudly joined the 32nd annual Rays of Hope Walk & Run Toward the Cure — uniting with survivors, families, and community members to honor, remember, and support those impacted by breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re walking with purpose — celebrating resilience,…

Parkinson’s Foundation Shares Resources with Scantic Valley YMCA Participants
Yesterday at the Scantic Valley YMCA, participants in our Parkinson’s Total Body HIIT Program attended a special Parkinson’s Resources Seminar led by Stefany Scliopou, Community Education & Outreach Manager for the Parkinson’s Foundation. The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure—building on…

Big Things Are Happening At Our North End Youth Center!
Our Y-AIM teen program welcomed Kristopher Thomas and Narya Waring over the summer, and they’ve been hard at work bringing inspiration and community together. Check out the fresh paint, inspiring new spaces, and photos from recent sneak-peek events with our youth! Join us for the North End Youth Center’s 2025 reopening and open house on…

🏆 Vote Now for the 2025 YMCA of Greater Springfield Employee Recognition Awards!
The YMCA of Greater Springfield is powered by incredible people — from our dedicated staff and inspiring volunteers to our passionate members who bring our mission to life every day. Now it’s time to celebrate the People Behind the Purpose who make our Y such a special place to belong! Nominate Someone Who Makes a…

Fall Into Fashion at Designer Purse Bingo – October 17 at Tower Square
Looking for a fun night out in Springfield this fall? 🍁 Join us for Designer Purse Bingo on Thursday, October 17, 2025, from 6–9 PM at Center Court in Tower Square—a fundraiser to benefit the YMCA of Greater Springfield! What to Expect:• Play 10 exciting bingo games for your chance to win 10 designer handbags!•…

Remembering Ryan Windyka
With deep sadness, we share the news of the unexpected passing of our friend and colleague, Ryan Windyka. Ryan was the longtime Membership Director at our Scantic Valley YMCA in Wilbraham, where his warmth, humor, and dedication touched countless lives. He greeted every member by name and had a loyal fan club in the early education…