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#YDoMore Newsletter - Volume 27
June 17, 2026
Summer at the Y: A Season of Opportunity
Summer at the YMCA is a season filled with laughter, discovery, and opportunities for children and families across the Mid-South.
From Summer Camps and Teen Nights to swim lessons and free meals, the YMCA is committed to creating safe, welcoming spaces where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
At YMCA
#YDoMore Newsletter - Volume 26
April 15, 2026
Dancing with the Stars-Memphis Cast Revealed!
Get ready—Dancing with the Stars–Memphis, presented by Leaders Credit Union, is back on June 6, and you won’t want to miss it. As the Y’s signature event in Memphis, this unforgettable evening brings together local celebrities for a night of energy, entertainment, and impact.
Each
#YDoMore Newsletter - Volume 25
February 24, 2026
What's New in 2026?
Now arriving every other month, The #YDoMore Newsletter brings you a more intentional look at the lives you’re changing, the mission you’re advancing, and the future you’re helping build. This update connects your generosity directly to stories, impact, and meaningful moments happening across our Y.
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#YDoMore Newsletter - Volume 24
December 12, 2025
Your Support Matters
At our distribution hub in Jackson, Tennessee — the warehouse where summer meals are received, organized, and delivered across rural West Tennessee — a small pink note hangs beside the roll-up door. It reads:
“Thank you all for being so kind to give free food to people who need it.”
The note was given by a
#YDoMore Newsletter - Volume 23
November 13, 2025
Building Brighter Futures in West Tennessee
On November 4, we celebrated a special milestone—the groundbreaking of the YMCA Child Development Center at Ford at BlueOval City. This new facility will help meet a critical need for affordable, high-quality childcare in West Tennessee, supporting parents who work and helping children build strong
#YDoMore Newsletter - Volume 22
October 20, 2025
Creating Connection Through Digital Education
The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South celebrates Spectrum for helping us bring digital literacy classes to senior adults in Milan and Trenton.
Recently, a group of adults from both communities completed their first digital literacy course through the Y, gaining valuable skills and confidence in using
#YDoMore Newsletter - Volume 21
September 12, 2025
Strength in Every Stroke
At the Georgette & Cato Johnson YMCA, the pool recently became a place of possibility for children living with sickle cell disease. Thanks to Cigna’s Safe Swimming with Sickle Cell program, participants were able to enjoy the freedom of the water while learning how swimming can safely support their health and
#YDoMore Newsletter - Volume 20
August 11, 2025
Helping Students Thrive Before & After School
As families across Memphis, West Tennessee, and Mississippi return to school routines, the YMCA is proud to be a trusted partner through our Before and After School Care program - known as Y Care. In the 2024 school year, Y Care served over 14,000 students, providing a safe, supportive place for kids to
