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2025 in Review: Strengthening North Texas Together
In 2025, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas expanded its impact across North Texas through facility growth, life-saving and wellness programs, signature community events, and record-breaking generosity.All articles
Park South Family YMCA Hosts Grand Opening of New Facility
The Southern Dallas branch is complete after 20 months of construction
Camp Grady Spruce Unveils First Phase of $10.2 Million Renovation This Summer
Camp Grady Spruce, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’ flagship camp, has completed its first phase of a $10.2 million campaign.
Carrot Apple Slaw: A Refreshing and Crunchy Side Dish
Add a refreshing crunch to your meals with this vibrant Carrot Apple Slaw. This recipe combines finely shredded cabbage, thinly sliced green apples, and grated carrots with a tangy Dijon mustard dress
Guarding Lives, Building Confidence: Why Water Safety and Lifeguards Matter More Than Ever
Having a lifeguard on stand in any swimming area is an important part of water safety. Landon Fike, a lifeguard at the Lake Highlands Family YMCA shares the importance of water safety and how lifeguar
Easy Breakfast Scramble: A Vegan-Friendly Delight
Start your day with a nutritious and delicious vegan-friendly breakfast by making this Easy Breakfast Scramble. This recipe combines organic tofu, fresh greens, and a variety of spices to create a who
DALLAS YMCA EXPANDS WATER SAFETY PROGRAM THROUGH $95,000 POOLCORP DONATION
For the past three years the YMCA has been partnering with Pool Corp to bring swim lessons and water safety education through the Safety Around Water program. This year, PoolCorp has generously donateDallas, TX (December 30, 2025) NBCDFW - Area gyms offering incentives to jump start New Year's resolutions READ MORE
Rockwall, TX (December 29, 2025) Blue Ribbon News - New Year’s Fitness Resolutions Tips from the YMCA READ MORE
Rockwall, TX (December 23, 2025) The Rockwall Times - Simple, Sustainable Fitness: A Local Trainer’s 4 Rules for a Healthier New Year READ MORE
Dallas, TX (November 27, 2025) WFAA - Dallas Turkey Trot brings thousands to downtown WATCH VIDEO
Dallas, TX (November 27, 2025) WFAA - Thousands of runners gathering for Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot READ MORE WATCH VIDEO
Dallas, TX (November 27, 2025) FOX 4 - Annual turkey trots in Dallas, Fort Worth are a Thanksgiving tradition READ MORE
Dallas, TX (November 6, 2025) KERA NEWS - Arts & Culture - North Texas Turkey Trots for you and your flock READ MORE
Dallas, TX (September 30, 2025) D MAGAZINE: Nurturing Minds Today to Power the Workforce of Tomorrow READ MORE
Rockwall, TX (August 18, 2025) Rockwall YMCA undergoing major renovation as DFW grows, $500,000 gift from HomeBank READ MORE
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2025) Diving into Competition: YMCA Lone Star Swim Meet celebrates athleticism and the spirit of teamwork READ MORE
Richardson, TX (July 21, 2025) CBS News Richardson celebrates NBA rookie Liam McNeeley's debut and rising stardom WATCH THE STORY
Richardson, TX (July 2, 2025) CBS 11 North Texas native Liam McNeeley drafted by Hornets, honors family roots and basketball passion WATCH THE STORY
Graford, TX (June 19, 2025) NBC 5 DFW: Historic YMCA camp at Possum Kingdom Lake getting a makeover READ MORE
Graford, TX (June 19, 2025) MINERAL WELLS AREA NEWS:Camp Grady Spruce Renovations - Footage from Dallas YMCA WATCH THE REEL
Graford, TX (June 19, 2025) MINERAL WELLS AREA NEWS:$10.2M project adds cabins, dining hall, equestrian facility, and welcome center READ MORE
Dallas, TX (June 4,2025) NEWS RADIO 1080 KRLD: After increase in child drownings in 2024, YMCA & Reliant team up for water safety lessons READ MORE
Dallas, TX (June 4, 2025) CBS NEWS: YMCA offers free swim lessons across North Texas for water safety READ MORE
Dallas, TX (May 30, 2025) Fox 4 News: Fox 4 News announces registration opening for Turkey Trot WATCH NOW
Dallas, TX (May 26, 2025) Telemundo DFW: Campamentos de verano en el Metroplex MÁS INFORMACIÓN
Grand Prairie, TX (May 26, 2025) NBC 5 DFW: Grand Prairie city councilman Junior Ezeonu is taking swim lessons at 25 years old through the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. READ MORE
Grand Prairie, TX (May 24, 2025) SPECTRUM NEWS: Practice water safety for yourself when around water this summer WATCH THE INTERVIEW
Dallas, TX (May 9 -15, 2025) WHITE ROCK LAKE WEEKLY: Pilot program to provide mental health help for youth READ MORE
Dallas, TX (May 6, 2025) FOCUS DAILY NEWS: Addressing youth mental health crisis: YMCA Dallas & health experts introduce vital new program READ MORE
Dallas, TX (May 6, 2025) ADVOCATE LAKE HIGHLANDS: Lake Highlands neighbor recognized by YMCA of Dallas READ MORE
Waxahachie, TX (May 5, 2025) WAXAHACHIE SUN: YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas honors Waxahachie volunteer READ MORE
Dallas, TX (April 21, 2025) BLUE RIBBON NEWS:YMCA of Metro Dallas honors 23 volunteers, including Rockwall recipient, at 139th annual celebration READ MORE
Coppell, TX (April 21, 2025) COPPELL GAZETTE: North Texas volunteers honored by YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas READ MORE
Dallas, TX (April 10, 2025) THE HUB: Dallas ISD students are diving into something new – learning life-saving water safety skills READ MORE
Dallas, TX (March 12, 2025) CBS TEXAS: Jennifer Federici, chief brand officer of the YMCA of Dallas, spoke about the importance of serving the community and the impact of the YMCA READ MORE
Dallas, TX (November 1, 2024) THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS: On your mark, get set, trot! Lace up for the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day READ MORE
Dallas, TX (October 28, 2024) DALLAS BUSINESS JOURNAL: Dallas area leaders tackle workforce, transportation and child care challenges at annual YMCA luncheon READ MORE
Dallas, TX (October 9, 2024) BLUE RIBBON NEWS: YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas & Cars for Kids hold a presentation of wrapped van donation READ MORE