Richmond District YMCA

Lace up your sneakers and beat the fog at our annual Jog in the Fog Run! Proceeds will support Richmond District YMCA’s programs to ensure that our community, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to improve their lives and build a sustainable future. Be sure to visit our website for race day details and information. Register today: ymcasf.org/jog-in-the-fog

Reunited and it feels like summer! We’re thrilled to announce our highly anticipated return of our Alumni Reunion at YMCA Camp Jones Gulch as a part of Family Camp Weekend. Whether you were a former camper, naturalist, counselor, or parent, you’ll always be a part of our alumni community! Join us Friday, August 30th to Monday, September 1st for a fun filled weekend. Visit our page and register today: ymcasf.org/programs/camp-jones-gulch-family-camp-and-alumni-weekend

Feeling that relaxing transition between Summer Camp and Back to School yet?! We got you. Check out our youth afterschool programs, back to school programs and more. Talk to our branch to learn more about our Youth Development programs across the Bay.

Come join us this Saturday!

Join us for our 12th annual Jog in the Fog Run on Sunday, September 22nd. With beautiful views of Mt. Lake Park and Lands End, you wouldn’t want to miss this fun trail. Register today! ymcasf.org/jog-in-the-fog

Shake off all summer blues with our high-energy dance classes. We get kiddos dancing, and we can get you on beat 😎 Sign up online www.ymcasf.org

Happy 4th of July! Check out these fun patriotic facts as we celebrate Independence Day at the Y! Check our website to see branch hours.

Our forecast is always 100% chance of pool. Join us and learn more online at www.ymcasf.org

Explore this amazing city with us at our 12th Annual Jog in the Fog Run on September 22nd. Bring your family, friends and neighbors, and enjoy a day by the ocean! Register today: ymcasf.org/jog-in-the-fog

Staff, members, and partners have joined us in Pride festivities throughout the month. We hope you join us this week for in our programs. Take a photo of yourself in rainbow Pride swag and tag us with to be featured on Friday. We Wear Rainbow supports visibility and solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, and is a great reminder that everyone is welcome here 🌈 Happy Pride!

One of our favorite tagged family photos this year is a father working out with his family! We love to see families participate in our programs. Cheers to the father figures around us who inspire us to be our best selves. Tag yours in the comments to wish them a Happy Fathers Day!

Calling all Karl the Fog fans! It’s time again for our annual Jog in the Fog Run. Save the date and join us on Sunday, September 22nd! Proceeds will support our Richmond District YMCA’s community youth and family programs. Register today!: ymcasf.org/jog-in-the-fog

Join us, along with Community Youth Center of San Francisco, Gum Moon Women's Residence | Asian Women's Resource Center (AWRC), and many others, at our district series night market, Heart of the Richmond District! We've got 3 more events coming your way filled with fun activities, delicious food, and a range of merchants. We're excited to see you there!

It’s Founders’ Day! On this date in 1844, George Williams and 11 other young men held a meeting in London that would lead to the founding of the YMCA. For 180 years, the Y has worked to strengthen communities –creating the first group swim classes, spearheading the first English as a Second Language (ESL) class and addressing chronic disease through programs like the Y’s Diabetes Prevention Program. Learn about our Y history in the Bay here https://ow.ly/OJjX50S14xL

Feelin' the heat and makin' your way into the water this week? Remember these tips from National Water Safety Month for you and your family. Also, remember to stay hydrated in this heat, folks! As a member, you can always cool off in our pools, so schedule now www.ymcasf.org/swim-schedule

Check out our Active Older Adults at the Creative Iq Art Studio showing their finished pieces. They had a wonderful time learning how to mix colors and paint landscapes with Suzy.

May is Older Americans Month. Established in 1963, Older Americans Month is dedicated to acknowledging the contribution and achievements of older Americans, while sharing the importance of finding fulfillment in the aging process. Recently, our Active Older Adults (AOA) participated in the 53rd annual Pow Wow at Stanford University. This year's theme was “Empowering Indigenous Women." Our AOA members got to see and enjoy dances, drumming, and singing as well as arts and crafts.

This is National Water Safety Month, and while we know all ages love our facility pools and aquatics programs, we are especially proud of our programs that illuminate our vision of equity and access to safety in swimming for our youth. Bayview Safety Swim and Splash not only does this but has brought us together with incredible partners, and support from companies like Amazon. Thank you, Amazon for seeing how community-driven programs not only change lives, and our neighborhoods, but our future as well.

Bayview youth swim program gets $50K from Amazon The program teaches neighborhood kids how to swim and be safe in the water.

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and we're celebrating the history of Asian Pacific Islanders within the YMCA movement. Did you know that the first Chinese American YMCA was founded in San Francisco in 1911? The Y held lectures on health, education, classes in English and Mandarin and even had a machine shop! To this day, the Chinatown YMCA plays a pivotal role in the community. Read and learn more about we celebrate APA Heritage Month by building staff support through our APA Employee Resource Group: ymcasf.org/about/blog/aapi-month-and-building-staff-support.

We are proud of our rich AAPI communities in the Bay who have collectively created our cultural landmarks, festivals, and leaders that support the safety and creativity of the many Asian cultures around the globe. As we elevate and support our AAPI colleagues and communities, we also want to encourage our AAPI-identifying staff, to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and/or support as allies. Supporting AAPI cultural events, advocacy work, and impactful programs is a great way to connect. Learn more about our AAPI ERGs and get involved.

AAPI Month and building Staff Support | YMCA SF The YMCA of San Francisco is proud to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. As an organization committed to uplifting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we recognize the invaluable contributions the AAPI community has made in our vibrant city and nation. We are proud of...

The Bloodmobile will be at the Richmond District YMCA on Saturday, May 4th. Make a reservation today! www.donors.vitalant.org Use code: Richmond YMCA

Join us for Five Days of Action from April 15-19. KNOWing the facts about child sexual abuse can help adults better understand what to look for and how to prevent it. As parents, caregivers, and trusted adults to the young people in our lives, we play an important role in protecting them from abuse. Learn more about the different types of abuse, the signs and how you can help at childhelphotline.org and head over to fivedaysofaction.org to sign the pledge & learn more!

Join us in-person to honor Festus Ezeli with the Charles M. Collins Youth Impact Award. A champion both in the community and on the NBA court, Festus Ezeli has been deeply committed to improving the lives of youth and families across the Bay Area for years. Read here to learn more: ymcasf.org/about/blog/champion-and-court-honoring-festus-ezeli.

Spring is almost here and what better way to celebrate than to attend our free Y For Youth Community Festival? Read more about our event and other activities you can do in the city: ymcasf.org/about/blog/top-5-things-do-sf-spring. Learn more about Y For Youth and RSVP today: ymcasf.org/y-for-youth.