back to school

Help a Houston Student Take a Backpack to School this Fall

YMCA of Greater Houston Hosts its 17th-annual Operation Backpack drive.

07/13/2021 By Carolina Larracilla

Happy Campers

14 Summer Camps Your Kids Will Love

School’s out for summer—even for virtual learners. Keep your kiddos entertained for hours or weeks at a time with summer sessions they can enjoy solo or with the whole family.

05/27/2021 By Marianella Orlando

Days of Service and Change

5 Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Houston This Weekend

There are service events, a virtual parade, and more.

01/15/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Some good news

MacKenzie Scott Gives Big to Houston

Both the Greater Houston YMCA and Prairie View A&M have received funds from the philanthropist's donation of more than $4 billion to orgs across the country.

12/16/2020 By Dianna Wray

Hurricane Laura

What Grocery Stores, Food Distribution Organizations are Doing Before and During Laura

As a hurricane approaches the Gulf Coast, we're updating with information on markets and food hubs.

08/25/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Good Vibrations

Two Random Acts of (Houston!) Kindness You Can Do to Vastly Improve Your Day

Send a hopeful note to a pediatric cancer patient or a comforting card to a senior citizen.

04/30/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

City of Dreams

Finding a Home a World Away: Middle East

Eight Middle Eastern immigrants share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm, Abby Ledoux, Schaefer Edwards, Catherine Matusow, and Erica Hernandez

Rebel with a cause

These Artists Survived Turmoil Abroad. Now They Have an Art Exhibition.

Eleven Houston refugees or immigrants will exhibit their work at the third annual YMCA International "Triumph of the Human Spirit" show.

09/26/2018 By Susie Tommaney

Ice House

This Sports Complex in Cypress Allows Kids with Special Needs to Play Ball

The Langham Creek YMCA's adaptive sports program is more than just about playing sports.

10/30/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

Tour Time

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Oct. 6–8

Two weird tours, two musical diversions, one (of many) art fairs.

10/05/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Back To School

YMCA Operation Backpack Needs Your Help

The YMCA of Greater Houston kicks off their month-long school supplies drive.

07/12/2017 By Bianca Rodriguez

News

Far from the Turmoil of Home, Six Houston Artists Pursue Their Creative Dreams

These refugees and immigrants explore their deepest emotions through their art.

04/17/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

High Learning

Improve Yourself, Improve Your Life

For when you know you need a change, but you're not sure where to get started...

02/20/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Free Fitness

All YMCAs in Houston Are Free Today

Wear red and you can work out at any of the 29 YMCAs in Houston.

02/02/2017 By Nicki Koetting

Glad Tidings

YMCA Hosts Food and Toy Giveaway for Flood Victims

Plus: It's not too late to donate!

12/14/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Rock the Vote

YMCA of Greater Houston Offering Free Childcare on Election Day

Kids keeping you home on November 8? Not if the Y can help it.

11/03/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Save the Date

5 Refugees Showcase Their Artwork This Friday

Triumph of the Human Spirit paints an inspiring picture of displaced artists.

10/06/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis