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Giving your time can make a big difference in your community. Here are some ways to volunteer any day of the year. 

Working out with a personal trainer can help give your fitness routine the boost it needs.

To better serve the community of Hackensack and surrounding areas, the Greater Bergen County YMCA is working with NAI Hanson to identify a development opportunity for a new full facility YMCA and to sell the current building at 360 Main St.

For the ninth straight year, the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges has received the top rating from the largest charity evaluator in the U.S. for its strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.

The YMCA offers the following tips to help children of military families cope while loved ones serve overseas.

Giving your time to a cause is not just good for the community - it’s also beneficial for your long-term health. 

The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is honoring local military members and veterans by inviting them to come and use the Y at no cost during the month of November.

Halloween can be a fun holiday for kids and adults alike, but for those on the autism spectrum, or with other diverse abilities, activities like trick-or-treating can present a range of challenges. 

One of America’s most popular sports, basketball, was first played at the YMCA more than 125 years ago. 

Participants of the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program can now take their exercises with them wherever they go, thanks to the generosity of one local group of physicians. 

Conscious, healthy eating habits should start in the home so children can make informed decisions about their diet on their own. Here, we will help parents understand ways in which they can inspire their kids to eat healthier.

At the YMCA, we encourage youth sports as a way to highlight the physical and mental benefits of sports for kids. 

The performing arts - whether it’s singing and dancing on stage or working behind the scenes - has numerous benefits on a child’s social, emotional and academic development.

Here are some easy ways to involve Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math in everyday activities and interactions.

Parents now have the option to send their kids to a new before school child care program provided by the Greater Bergen County YMCA.