YMCA of Greater Houston Articles

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.

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 ...