Our Y Stories

You have years of experience to share with our community and we cannot wait to learn from it. Check out six reasons the Y is a great place for seniors and empty-nesters to work: Supplement Retirement Income Enjoy what you’re doing while also putting more money in your pocket to supplement your retirement with a job at the Y.

Matt Howard is an example of what it means to serve and lead in community. The 30-year resident of Warrensville Heights serves as City Councilman for Ward 5. The Warrensville Heights Family YMCA is proud to have him as a member of the branch’s advisory council and as a donor.

A few weeks ago, the Hillcrest Family YMCA received a call from Henry Butler who wished to join, but he had a concern. He is blind and requires someone to be with him to ensure his safety and help him become familiar with the facility and equipment. 

Eighty-eight million American adults — more than one out of three — have prediabetes and the majority do not know they have it. With prediabetes your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. 

It can be easy to become intimidated by the idea of working one on one with a fitness professional.  Often people feel they are not “in shape” enough to do so after seeing the trainer with a client doing workouts they know they could not do.   

At the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, we view lifeguards and swim instructors as our superheroes! They keep people safe and spring into action when someone is in need.