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YMCA Summer Meal Program Wins Back-to-Back Achievement Awards

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recognized the YMCA of Western North Carolina's 2017 Summer Meal Program with a Gold Turnip the Beet Award.

2018 Annual Campaign Victory Celebration

You are cordially invited to the YMCA of Western North Carolina's 2018 Annual Campaign Victory Celebration!

Y Partners with Rotarians to Feed WNC

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is partnering with nine Asheville-area Rotary Clubs and the MANNA FoodBank for the ninth annual Rotarians Against Hunger meal packaging event in May.

Awaken Summer Imagination at Healthy Kids Day 2018

On Saturday, April 21, the YMCA Youth Services at Beaverdam is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at the annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day.

Kid eating strawberries at healthy kids day

Awaken Summer Imagination at Healthy Kids Day 2018

On Saturday, April 21, the Hendersonville Family YMCA is holding a free community event at Patton Park to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at the annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day.

Awaken Summer Imagination at Healthy Kids Day 2018

On Saturday, April 21, the Corpening Memorial YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at the annual YMCA's Healthy Kids Day.

Dance Your Cares Away at the Sock Hop

Whether you have dancing experience or two left feet, join us for a night of fun on May 5th for a Sock Hop. This event is especially designed for healthy adults with cognitive challenges and their caregivers.

Spring Up! for Paddles, Trails and Ales

We're gearing up for the first Spring Up! Paddles, Trails and Ales Festival. A portion of wristband sales as well as 10 percent of sales from 1-5 p.m. will benefit the YMCA of WNC.

Woman approaching new ADA-accesible entryway at the Asheville YMCA

Asheville YMCA celebrates renovations with open house, ribbon cutting

The Asheville Y is celebrating the completion of major renovations with two community events, an open house and an official ribbon cutting.

Community Open House: March 10

Now that renovations are complete, we're celebrating by inviting Y members and non-members alike to try out our facility!

Hendersonville Family YMCA to manage Patton Park and Pool

The City of Hendersonville is partnering with the Hendersonville Family YMCA to manage Patton Park and Pool for the next three years, effective immediately.

Feb. 22 Renovation Updates

Since the Wellness Center re-opened back in January, we've been hard at work implementing other improvements to make the Asheville Y as open and in