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YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh to Host Welcoming Week Events Across Association

PITTSBURGH (Aug. 27, 2019) - The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is inviting the community to celebrate the power of inclusion by coming together for events at our eight branches during Welcoming Week, Sept. 13-22.

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YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh receives $150,000 grant from BNY Mellon

Funds will go toward expansion of academic achievement and career development initiative

PITTSBURGH (August 15, 2019) – The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh has received a generous grant of $150,000 from BNY Mellon in an effort to expand the Y Achievers program, an academic achievement and career development initiative for middle and high school students.

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Press Release: Y Receives $1.5 Million Grant

Grant will support renovations of nearly century-old facility at Centre Avenue

PITTSBURGH (August 7, 2019) – The historic Centre Avenue YMCA, located in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, has received $1.5 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funding, state lawmakers recently announced. 

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YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh board of trustees elects new chairman

PITTSBURGH – March 14, 2019 – The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh today announced Richard G. Jewell will serve as the new chairman of the Y’s board of trustees.

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YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh partners with Allegheny County Parks to expand its summer day camps

Two new campsites will be offered at Settlers Cabin and South Park beginning June

Pittsburgh, PA, March 13, 2019 – YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh today announced it will partner with Allegheny County Parks to expand its summer camp programming.

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Youth and mentors making a difference to be recognized at the Y Achievers Awards

Pittsburgh, PA, February 26, 2019 – Exemplary students and mentors will be recognized at the 2nd Annual Y Achievers Awards on Thursday, February 28 at the August Wilson Center. They will be joined by David J.

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