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The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all. YGBW raises funds to provide financial assistance to those unable to pay the standard rates. Last year, $3.4 million was provided to more than 11,000 individuals to ensure they had access to childcare, summer camp, programs and memberships at YGBW. More than 80,000 people are members of YGBW. To learn more, visit www.ymcagbw.org.
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has created a new senior executive position overseeing organizational culture, leadership development and enterprise risk management, naming Erin Clare Grayson as …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Adds Executive to Lead Culture, Risk Strategy Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has been named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer, marking the third consecutive year the organization has received the …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Earns Third Consecutive Top Workplace Recognition Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — LCH Health and Community Services will join local public health officials and community organizations this month for a public discussion focused on summer heat safety, as …
LCH Joins Regional Effort to Address Summer Heat Risks Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine celebrated the impact of 5,859 volunteers who contributed nearly 70,000 hours of service during its annual Celebration of Service, recognizing individuals …
Nearly 70,000 Hours of Heart: YMCA Volunteers Take Center Stage Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Families across Chester County are invited to jumpstart summer with a day full of games, community connections, and outdoor fun as the YMCA of Greater Brandywine …
Chester County YMCAs Kick Off Summer With Free Healthy Kids Day Events Read More
BERWYN, PA — From planting trees to paddling canoes, Chester County’s Earth Day Festival is turning environmental stewardship into a hands-on, family-friendly celebration.
Berwyn’s Earth Day Festival Brings Families Together for Outdoor Fun and Sustainability Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine announced the addition of two senior leaders this week, naming Dave McNamara as vice president of facilities and Valeria Tenreiro as …
YMCA Names New Leaders Amid Branch Changes Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — A routine holiday tradition took an emotional turn at the Jennersville YMCA when Santa Claus delivered an unexpected gift that stopped the room and brought a …
Santa’s Surprise Turns Breakfast Into a Moment No One Expected Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — As rising costs squeeze household budgets across Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine turned its annual Holiday Cheer drive into a large-scale effort to support …
Holiday Aid Surge Transforms YMCA Events Into Lifeline for Local Families Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has again secured national recognition for medical fitness excellence, becoming the only YMCA organization in the United States — and the …
How Chester County’s YMCA Network Secured a Rare National Medical Fitness Honor Read More