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Books, Resources, and Leaders to Follow in Celebration of Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a great way to explore what you can do to learn more about your local native communities and celebrate the many contributions of Indigenous people.

A bus with the name Judy on the side is parked in Tacoma, Washington.

The Story of Judy, our Y on the Fly Mobile Outreach Bus

Meet Judy, the YMCA Bus that Brings Food and Essentials to Underserved Communities in Pierce and Kitsap Counties.

Raising Awareness During National Diabetes Awareness Month

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is encouraging Pierce and Kitsap County residents to understand their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and steps to take to prevent the disease through programs like the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program: Prevent T2.

Franchesca Borja leads a Circuit Class on YMCA360

Go Live on YMCA360 to Connect with Your Favorite Classes and Instructors

This month on YMCA360 we are revving up the number of live classes you can select from and engage with from the comfort of home. Select from High Interval Intensity Training (HIIT) in Spanish, Complete Conditioning, Muscle Up, and Yoga. YMCA360 is free with your membership and gives you the ability to stream live and on-demand health and wellness classes anytime, anywhere.

Man lunges on an aerobics floor with classmates. His arms extend into a Y shape and a smile is visible across his face.

All in on You - Explore the Fitness + Wellness Expo on November 15

You. How often have you put yourself first? Have been working harder and burning out in ways you may never imagined? Self-care, health, and wellness are critical, and we want to help you reach your potential with each.

Irene Nives the Site Leader for Crownhill Elementary Smiling

Reshaping the Before & After School Program in Kitsap with Unconditional Care and Trauma-Informed Practices

Reshaping the Before and After Program in Kitsap with Unconditional care and Trauma-Informed Practices Meet Irene Nives, the new Site Director for Crownhill’s YMCA Before and After School Program.

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