January 19, 2010

YMCA Response to Haiti Crisis

by Kristie Paterson

The global YMCA movement is responding in a coordinated effort to address the immediate needs of the children, families and devastated communities in Port au Prince, and surrounding areas.YMCA of the USA is deeply saddened and aggrieved by the tragic earthquake in Haiti. The Haitian people are suffering a crisis of a magn ...more

January 12, 2010

‘Dream is very much alive’

by Kristie Paterson

The Rev. Samuel “Billy” Kyles never tires of speaking about the evening of April 4, 1968, when his friend the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was felled by a sniper’s bullet while standing on the second-floor balcony of a Memphis motel. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jan/13/dream-very-much-alive-says-friend-martin- ...more

January 10, 2010

A new you for the new year

by Kristie Paterson

Your pledge to make some basic self-improvements seemed so doable at your New Year’s Eve champagne toast. Lose some weight? No problem. Get fit? Sure thing. Clear the clutter? But, of course. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jan/02/how-can-i-start-up-a-new-me-for-the-new-year/ ...more

January 07, 2010

50 People To Watch in 2010

by Kristie Paterson

An eclectic group of San Diegans are selected by San Diego Magazine to be the top 50 people to watch in 2010. Michael Brunker, Executive Director of the Jackie Robinson YMCA, makes the list. ...more

January 07, 2010

Rev. Kyles to Speak at MLK Breakfast

by Kristie Paterson

The YMCA of San Diego County will host its 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 15 from 7 – 9:30 a.m. at the Town & Country Resort Hotel, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego. This milestone YMCA of San Diego County event will be highlighted by keynote speak ...more

January 07, 2010

Art Project blooms in North Park

by Kristie Paterson

YMCA Youth & Family Services Community Art Project blooms in North Park. http://sdnorthparknews.com/2009/12/ymca-youth-family-services-community ...more

January 07, 2010

Love of Basketball Starts at the Y

by Kristie Paterson

Local kid never stops practicing and is on the road to success. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/dec/31/road-success-cougars-guard/ ...more

January 07, 2010

Donations Make a Huge Difference

by Kristie Paterson

Strong community partnerships prove to be critical during the holiday season. http://laprensa-sandiego.org/stories/community-notes/jumex-partners-wi ...more

January 07, 2010

79 -Year-Old Gymnast Inspires All

by Kristie Paterson

Strength, endurance and athleticism are all priorities for 79-year-old gymnast, John Witt. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/dec/07/seniors-sh ...more

January 07, 2010

Jackie Robinson YMCA Annual Toy Drive

by Kristie Paterson

At the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, more than 3,000 children received toys and had their pictures taken with Santa. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/ ...more

January 07, 2010

USD Students Join the YMCA Toy Drive

by Kristie Paterson

University of San Diego student-athletes make Christmas merrier for local families by participating in the YMCA Annual Toy Drive. http://www.sand ...more

January 07, 2010

Children Take Home Free Bikes

by Kristie Paterson

The "What I Do for Community Service" essay contest proves to be quite a surprise for more than 100 third-grade students. http://www.nctimes.com/new ...more