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YMCA OF DELAWARE

@ymcade

Official Twitter account for the YMCA of Delaware - We're all about: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility

 Delaware The First State
ymcade.org
Joined August 2008
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#MemberNews: The @ymcade is expanding access to high-quality, affordable childcare in Wilmington with the opening of the YMCA Early Learning Academy. The Academy will launch in Spring 2026 at the Community Education Building. Read more: bit.ly/4qqSbUc
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YMCA OF DELAWARE retweeted
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Delaware.gov
@delaware_gov31 Dec 2025
Happy New Year, Delaware! 🎉 As we ring in the new year, consider resolutions you can start right here in Delaware: ❤️ Give back by volunteering through @VolunteerDE 🎨 Get creative with art classes through @ArtsDelaware 🌲 Explore more by visiting a @DEStateParks you’ve never been to before 📚 Learn something new about our state at First State Heritage Park or through @DEPublicArchive 🏋️ Focus on your fitness with programs at the @ymcade or community recreation centers Delly wishes Delawareans a safe, happy, and meaningful start to the new year. All state offices are closed on New Year's Day.
Delaware-shaped cartoon, Delly, pondering what his 2026 New Year's resolutions will be.

ALT Delaware-shaped cartoon, Delly, pondering what his 2026 New Year's resolutions will be.

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Aging well means thriving, not just adding years. With chronic conditions on the rise in Delaware, the @YMCADE’s Diabetes Prevention Program empowers adults to take control of their health. Prevention is powerful. Read more in #DelawareBusiness: issuu.com/destatechamber/doc…
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Delaware Blue Coats
@blue_coats9 Sep 2025
The Delaware Blue Coats are proud to partner with the @ymcade for Let’s Move Delaware — a four-week celebration of fitness, sports, and community happening Sept 14–Oct 12. Choose an event, invite a friend, and join the movement! 💪 🏃‍♂️ 👉 All events here: ymcade.org/letsmove/
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AARP Delaware@AARPDE5 May 2025
Thank you Brandywine YMCA for hosting our "Fight Fraud and Shred It" shredding event. Shred anything with your personal information on it to prevent identity theft! @ymcade
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.@ymcade's @DelawareYIG program does an incredible job helping students learn about our government. These are challenging times, but our young people are our future. I can’t wait to see all they go on to achieve in our state and beyond!
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester pictured with the members of the House as part of the Youth in Government program

ALT Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester pictured with the members of the House as part of the Youth in Government program

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester pictured in the House gallery with participants in the Youth in Government program

ALT Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester pictured in the House gallery with participants in the Youth in Government program

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester pictured in the House gallery with participants in the Youth in Government program

ALT Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester pictured in the House gallery with participants in the Youth in Government program

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester pictured with the youth governor and a senator as part of the Youth in Government program

ALT Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester pictured with the youth governor and a senator as part of the Youth in Government program

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I was honored to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from @ymcade on Friday. The Y is my second home, and I’ve been proud to support their good work enriching lives and promoting health around the world!
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"I am a staunch advocate for ensuring every child has access to high-quality early education. I believe it is a civil right to be supported to have the tools to fully participate in our democracy." ~Jarrett Royster President and CEO of @ymcade bit.ly/4fCFsbb
Current Issue – Chronic Disease and Poverty -

Current Issue – Chronic Disease and Poverty -

According to the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), chronic disease costs the State of Delaware billions of dollars every year in health care costs. In 2020, chronic diseases were responsible...

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YMCA OF DELAWARE retweeted
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FirstStatePre-K@FirstStatePreK6 Sep 2024
Delaware parents and caregivers, we want to hear from our community! bit.ly/2024DEfamilysurvey @ymcade @deaeyc “We are not able to afford both child care and extended care. We use PTO and have made special arrangements with our employers.” ~ Delaware Parent, 2023
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#MemberNews: Men in need can now use the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) to access affordable housing at the Central YMCA! The facility provides stability, support and sanctuary for nearly 200 men each year. bit.ly/3z4Uo1Z #affordablehousing #netde #debiz @ymcade
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UD Health Sciences@UDCHS11 Jul 2024
A new cooperative agreement between the @UDelaware’s Partnership for Healthy Communities and the Western @YMCADE aims to expand opportunities for University researchers and students to connect with the local community. Read more: ow.ly/QwiU50SzOcA
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#MemberNews: The @ymcade invites the community to celebrate #Juneteenth at any of their DE locations. Today, June 19th, all branches will be open to the community for free to work out, swim in the indoor pool, try an exercise class and more. Learn more: bit.ly/4c3hyUU
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The Division and all of #DEleg are excited to be hosting @ymcade's Youth in Government program (@DelawareYIG) to #LegHall this weekend. We observed some of their work yesterday and the parents of these kids & all of #netde should be proud of their legislative skills.
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IncNow.com@IncNow2 Nov 2023
Thanks to Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long and Attorney General Kathy Jennings for visiting the Central YMCA Housing program and for using Delaware’s opioid program funding to support 10 residents on the road to recovery. @ymcade @DowntownWilmDE
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It was an honor to attend the YMCA Black Achievers Banquet tonight! Thank you for all that you do to provide young people across Wilmington with the college readiness and career awareness needed to thrive.
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YMCA OF DELAWARE retweeted
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World YMCA@WorldYMCA11 Oct 2023
Happy Birthday to George Williams! 🎉 Today we celebrate the founder of the YMCA, who was born in Somerset, England, on this day 202 years ago. His legacy of empowering young people to create positive, lasting change lives on today. #YMCA #YMCAVision2030
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Our Delaware Valley associates helped @ymcade prepare their Art Shack at the Hanby Outdoor Center in preparation for their upcoming activities and camps! 🧹🎨 #NemoursCares #WellBeyondMedicine #Volunteer
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❔ 𝗙.𝗬.𝗜. ❔ Sneaker Ball to Benefit Downtown YMCAs You can support the Downtown YMCA’s community programs by contributing to or attending the Sneaker Ball set for Friday, Sept. 29 at the @delartmuseum. #GetOutAndAbout #YMCA #SneakerBall @ymcade
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#MemberNews: New Middletown Family YMCA set to open on next Monday, September 18th bit.ly/45LIh5a @ymcade #debiz #netde
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.@TDBank_US is supporting @ymcade with a $150,000 grant through TD's Housing for Everyone program. The YMCA of #Delaware will use the funds for improvements to its 180 room housing facility for single men in downtown Wilmington. hubs.ly/Q01WX2780 #ChooseDelaware #NetDE
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