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10K To A Healthier You
A Movement For Everybody
10K to a Healthier You is more than a fitness goal—it’s a community commitment to wellness that welcomes participants of all ages, backgrounds and ability levels. Whether you walk, roll, stretch, dance, lift, swim or simply take intentional steps toward better health, your movement matters. Together, we’re removing barriers to movement and creating space where everyone belongs.
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Safety around Water Week
in the Month of May
With a mission to reduce drowning risks, Safety Around Water Week provides structured swim lessons and dry land educational sessions, reaching over 3,000 individuals. By equipping participants—especially those from underserved communities—with essential water safety skills, this initiative raises awareness and fosters a culture of safety around water.
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Bright Beginnings
Serving Children across richmond
Help students start strong this school year. Your donation to Bright Beginnings equips students with essential school supplies and supports teachers in preparing a classroom ready for learning. Give today—and help set the stage for a successful school year from day one. This school year, the Y will support over 2,500 students. Your gift of children the tools and support to thrive. With your gift, you are investing in a child’s future.
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The Symposium
Check in for scheduling updates
In 2025, The Symposium returned with the theme “Rising Together: Stories of Economic Mobility and Thriving Communities,” aligning with the RVA Rising initiative to close the economic gaps in our community through collective impact. Guided by a planning committee of 30 community leaders, the Symposium continues to serve as a catalyst for progress by engaging expertise across industries, amplifying the need for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and expanding partnership so we all can thrive.
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ITS TIME TO FIND YOUR Y
JOIN THE GREATER RICHMOND YMCA TODAY
Join today and gain access to all 16 of our locations throughout the greater Richmond area, with no contracts, no join fees, and access to income-based memberships.
