The OneCranston Health Equity Zone (HEZ), using grant funds from the Rhode Island Department of Health, donated five bicycle racks to the Cranston YMCA. They partnered with The Steel Yard in … more

Cranston YMCA held a surprise 101st birthday party for Frank Mancini, 101, on May 3. His grandkids told him they were dropping him off and leaving, but they stayed. Mancini was given a … more

There’s a room just off the lobby of the Kent County YMCA equipped with plenty of exercise balls and stationary bikes, and even a mirrored wall, complete with a ballet barre. Each hints at … more

Summer will be here soon enough – and with it, plenty of playtime for kids once the school year comes to an end. But before that last bell rings, the Greater Providence YMCA aims to get … more

The YMCA of Greater Providence (GPYMCA) has announced the return of its “Y Heroes” fundraising event, the first in-person celebration since 2019, on Tuesday, May 10th at 12:00 p.m. at the … more

Young at heart Last week, the YMCA of Greater Providence hosted a ceremony for Cranston native Frank Mancini, 98, to celebrate his 25 years of dedication to the Cranston YMCA. In attendance was Gov. Dan McKee, who presented Mancini with an official more

Halloween at the YMCA On Friday evening, the Cranston YMCA held a Children's Trunk or Treat Halloween event. IAFF Local 1363, which was unable do hold its annual Halloween party at the fire station this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, provided 250 more

By ALEX SPONSELLER The YMCA of Greater Providence recently retained Bridget Hayes as its Sports Program Director for local branches. Hayes has been with the Y since September and her focus has been primarily on reintroducing sports programs to the state more