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YMCA receives 2025 excellence in fundraising award

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEYMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga receives 2025 excellence in fundraising awardCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 20, 2025) – Today, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga (Metro Chattanooga Y) Board of Directors celebrated the Y receiving the 2025 Eagle Award for Excellence in Fundraising. The North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO), an association in pa...
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Downtown Family YMCA Wellness Floor Renovation

Downtown Family YMCA Wellness Floor RenovationOctober 23 - November 22, 2024 (approximate)Exciting changes are coming to our wellness floor! We're transforming our space to enhance your fitness experience with:New Flooring Installation: Enjoy a fresh, clean look and feel underfoot.Demolition of Glass Half Wall: Making way for cutting-edge fitness equipment.Bright New Lightin...
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Flooding Relief Supplies Drive

All YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga branches are currently collecting donated supplies to help families impacted by the flooding and devastation caused by Helene. We are coordinating with the Unicoi County Family YMCA in Erwin, TN, to help their community. Below are their most imminent needs, and many in the community have lost everything.PLEASE DONATE:Bottled WaterFlashlig...
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YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga celebrates grand opening of new James A. Henry Community YMCA

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2024) – Today, the YMCA, City of Chattanooga officials and community partners celebrated the grand opening of the new James A. Henry Community YMCA at 3500 Dodds Ave. (previously at 460 Dodson Ave.) The new completely renovated facility includes upgraded equipment, full commercial kitchen, office space and activity space. It also features a teac...
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PICKLEBALL CLINICS

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Pickleball combines the skills and fun of badminton, tennis and table tennis. This fast-paced sport is easy to learn and fun to play.INTERMEDIATE PICKLEBALL CLINICSSESSION 1: Sundays, Jan. 12-Feb. 9SESSION 2: Sundays, Feb. 16-March 16SESSION 3: Sundays, March 23-April 20Details:Pricing: 1 Session, 5 Classes - $65/members; $90/non-membersClass Time: 3-4:45 p.m.Location: North...
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