YM-YWHA of North Jersey joins the Y

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The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges and the YM-YWHA of North Jersey join together Livingston, NJ, July 1, 2011 – The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is proud to announce that they have joined together with the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne Township.  After more than a year of fact finding, due diligence and strategic talks the YM-YWHA of North Jersey’s Board of Directors unanimously approved the plan to partner with the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges.  Effective September 1, 2011, the YM-YWHA of North Jersey will become the Wayne YMCA, a branch of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges. “There is great potential in providing YMCA programs and services in Wayne Township and we are confident that this strategic collaboration will help to further advance our Mission to strengthen the foundations of the community,” said Richard K. Gorab, President and CEO of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges. The YM-YWHA of North Jersey and Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges share similar values and have the same desire to reflect an environment with an emphasis on family, inclusion, acceptance, and serving others in our community.  In joining together, the Y will develop and improve the well-being of people of all ages, abilities, faiths and backgrounds in Wayne, today, tomorrow and well into the future. With the addition of the Wayne Y the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges now has six distinct branches located throughout New Jersey in East Orange, Hardyston, Livingston, Maplewood, Stillwater and Wayne. Each of these Branches offers a varied and unique array of programs for people of all ages including childcare, summer camps, fitness, aquatics and before and after school programs just to name a few.  As a member of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges you have access to all of the Branches and can enjoy the various programs being offered throughout our Association. “The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is a very special place, exemplifying the essence of a community-first organization. At the Y, we believe in empowering children to reach their full potential, encouraging and supporting balanced lifestyles and in connecting people to meet community needs. We look forward to continuing our efforts to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our communities,” added Mr. Gorab. The Y is for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility and is accessible to all people.  Financial assistance is available to the individuals and families who need our help the most. For more information about the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges or their merger with the YM-YWHA of North Jersey please call (973) 758-9622 or visit www.ymha-nj.org. The Y is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million 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 while providing opportunities to give back and support the community. The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is the largest Y in the state of New Jersey. Its Mission is to enrich the lives of the children, families and communities it serves through programs that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all people, in an environment nurturing positive values. Its six branch facilities are located in East Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Hardyston, Stillwater, and now in Wayne and provide a wide variety of services and activities: • Quality all-day and after-school childcare, pre-school classes, recreational and enrichment programs e.g.    swimming and other sports, arts, computer activities and day and sleep-away camps. • Programs for adolescents and teens that include sports, parties and club activities. • Programs for adults and seniors.