YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

Our members and community are at the heart of what we do! We're so honored that the Lyons' decided to share their story with us and now we get to share it with you. ❤️

Rett-Ventures is heading west! Families navigating #RettSyndrome are invited to join us at the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids for an afternoon of swimming, arts & crafts, and community connection. Event Details: 📅 Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET 📍 Location: SpartanNash YMCA, 5722 Metro Way, Wyoming, MI 49519 Through this partnership with the YMCA, we are helping create more inclusive wellness opportunities across the country for families impacted by Rett syndrome. Learn more and register for this event, here: https://bit.ly/47daSmQ. #RettSyndromeAwareness

Shelley Irwin wears many hats, but the one that’s most special to me is her role as an outstanding DDH YMCA Board Member. Thank you, Shelley, for being such a rock star here in Grand Rapids and for embodying what “good people” truly are. We’re lucky to have your leadership, energy, and heart on our board. Here’s to celebrating you today! 🥳👏

⛳ Thank you to all our golfers for joining us at the Driving to Achieve Golf Outing! Your support helps the YMCA strengthen our community and create life-changing opportunities for kids, families and seniors. A special shout-out to our Title Sponsor, Acrisure, for leading the way and making this incredible day possible. 🙌💙 We’re grateful for every swing, smile, and show of support that helps us make an impact.

🚨 Big Opportunity Alert! 🚨   The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is looking for a visionary Executive Director to lead the Mary Free Bed YMCA — a truly unique, inclusive wellness destination right here in Grand Rapids.   This isn’t just another leadership role. It’s a chance to drive change, champion accessibility, and reimagine what community health can look like. The Mary Free Bed YMCA stands as a national model for Universal Design, built to welcome everyone no matter their ability, with world-class facilities and a mission rooted in putting people first.   If you’re a bold, forward-thinking leader ready to make a lasting impact, this is your moment to join our team. https://lnkd.in/ekA5YYZS

⛳️ 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟮𝟮 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗴𝘆𝗽𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯! 🏷️ Foursomes $1,500 | Individuals $375 🏌️ Your support goes beyond programs — it changes lives. It means a parent can relax at the pool knowing their child is safe around water. A teen discovering sportsmanship, teamwork and hard work through youth sports. A cancer survivor rebuilding strength and community through LIVESTRONG. A safe place for children to thrive after school while their parents are at work. Families experiencing the Y together because cost isn’t a barrier and so much more. ✉️ Contact Taylor Chrisman at tchrisman@grymca.org to claim your spot! Learn more by visiting www.grymca.org/golf-outing.

This week, I had the opportunity to walk our Board of Advisors of the David D. Hunting YMCA through the construction site and show them firsthand how far we’ve come. So proud of the commitment and collaboration that this group brings to our mission! In 2024 alone DDH welcomed 450,396 members through its doors. That’s 450,396 lives we had the chance to better, 450,396 moments someone felt seen, supported and encouraged. 450,396 opportunities to say hi, to create connection and build community. 💙

We’re looking for caring, energetic individuals to join our child care team! If you love working with kids and want to make a positive impact every day, this is the perfect opportunity. We’ll be hosting drop-in interviews next week—stop by, meet our team and learn more about how you can grow your career with us. ☀️🍎📚