YMCA of Greater Houston Articles

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and the YMCA of Greater Houston is reminding parents about the importance of incorporating regular physical activity and healthier eating habits into their children’s lives. Childhood obesity rates have soared over the last ...

The Positive Influence of After School Care

A Pasadena family is taking steps at the San Jacinto Family YMCA to ensure that childhood obesity does not affect their family.

Helping students learn the ins and outs of government is what Wendy Baldwin spends her free time doing.Baldwin’s nearly decade-long work with the YMCA’s Youth and Government program earned her the South Montgomery County YMCA Volunteer of the Year award.“I’m ...

YMCA International was given an award from the FBI for their work with human trafficking in Houston.

Former Iraqi translator slowly heals after nearly dying in a wreck

HOUSTON -- Dunta Robinson's shoe escapade has turned into a $25,000 boost for a facility that will serve underprivileged children.The Houston Texans cornerback was fined that amount for wearing shoes during the season opener that carried a message directed at ...

Brooke Addams of Huntsville was recently recognized as the 2009 Volunteer of the Year at the YMCA of Greater Houston’s Annual Celebration at Rice University’s Faculty Club.She joined 36 others, each representing an individual YMCA center, camp or special program.Addams ...

Three lucky students from the Houston Texans YMCA received bedroom makeovers thanks to the Houston Texans football team and Rooms To Go.

The YMCA of Greater Houston has ranks among 10 national organizations for fiscal responsibility.

Danell Fields was presented with her award at the YMCA of Greater Houston’s Annual Celebration on Thursday, November 12. She joined 40 others, each representing an individual YMCA center, camp or special program. Fields and the others were greeted with ...

YMCA kicks off Operation Backback Channel 13; ABC News Thursday, July 09, 2009 | 4:42 PM