The Lives We Elevate
For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place — it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all. We are elevating lives throughout our community through our core program areas of Early Childhood Education, Aquatics, Youth Sports, Summer Camp, Out of School Time care and Community Well-being.
Watch and read below stories of the Y's impact. And consider making a gift to support the YMCA of Metro Denver so that we can continue elevating lives, so that we all rise together.
Impact Videos
Read some of our favorite stories below:
Y Stories
YMCA of Metro Denver Community Swim Lesson Promotes Water Safety In Honor of National Water Safety Month
Seventy children learned critical water safety skills, while parents received important information on drowning prevention.
YMCA member drawn to warm, welcoming Y Academy environment for child care
Y Academy at the Denver YMCA is a provider for Colorado Universal Preschool Program. Testimonies shared of warm, nurturing environment for youngsters.
She Rediscovered Her True Self at the Y
One day last fall, Alice Dent was watching TV when she saw something that made her get up, grab her phone and snap a photo of the screen. It was a commercial about the YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-monit
Transforming Health and Building Community
The YMCA of Metro Denver is more than just a gym; it's a place where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to improve their health and build a sense of community. We have the pleasure of sh
Passing on life lessons and a passion for basketball
When Jessica Giffin first signed up her daughter for the 3rd/4th grade basketball at the YMCA of Metro Denver last year, she had no idea she’d fall into coaching the team. While she “accidentally” volY in the News
2026-01-05 | 303 Magazine "How and Where to Volunteer at a Local Food Pantry"
2026-01-06 | CBS4 Colorado "Colorado students practice parliamentary procedure at YMCA's Youth in Government Conference"
2026-04-28 | The Business Journals "In Her Own Words: As a teenage mother Breezy Bolden walked into the YMCA. Now she leads it."
2026-04-30 | Denver7 "YMCA offering the Denver community free health screenings this weekend"
2026-05-02 | CBS4 Colorado "YMCA of Metro Denver offers free community health screenings"
2026-05-12 | CBS4 Colorado "YMCA of Metro Denver offers free community swim lesson"
2025-12-09 | CBS4 Colorado "On Colorado Gives Day, YMCA of Metro Denver among thousands getting boost: 'We love it here!'"
2025-11-21 | CBS4 Colorado "Diabetes Awareness Month"
2025-09-03 | CBS4 Colorado "Youth Sports Giving Day helps lift barriers that prevent children from participating in sports"
2025-09-03 | CBS4 Colorado "Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day kicks off to help families afford the game"
2025-08-24 | CBS4 Colorado "Girls who attended Girls in the Game in 2025 showed enthusiasm, asked great questions"
2025-08-24 | CBS4 Colorado "Healthy Kids Expo brings sports, fun and wellness to Denver metro area"
2025-07-31 | CBS4 Colorado "Swim lessons give Coloradans key to water safety, lifelong exercise"
2025-06-23 | Denver 7 "Denver metro pools still hiring as shortage sees improvement since pandemic"
2025-05-20 | CBS4 Colorado "Colorado mom shares free and affordable kid-friendly activity recommendations for families this summer"
2025-04-26 | Denver 7 "Denver Nuggets continue community outreach with YMCA"
2025-04-08 | CBS4 Colorado "Summer camps at the YMCA of Denver offer more than entertainment: 'They're really fun'"
2025-04-08 | Fox31 "People can now get kidney health screenings from the YMCA"
2025-03-26 | CBS4 Colorado "YMCA of Metro Denver changing lives with health classes, diabetes prevention program"
2025-02-07 | InvestigateTV+ "Economic, Cultural Disparities in Battles Against Type 2 Diabetes"
2024-12-16 | MSN "Colorado students benefit from mock government experience"
2024-12-16 | CBS4 Colorado "Colorado students benefit from mock government experience"
2024-11-29 | Colorado Politics "Colorado students participate in YMCA Youth in Government conference'
2024-11-26 | Head Topics "Colorado students gain hands-on experience in inner workings of state government"
2024-11-25 | yahoo!news "Colorado youth meet for government leadership program"
2024-11-25 | Fox31 "Colorado youth meet for government leadership program'
2024-11-25 | Denver 7 "Colorado students gain hands-on experience in inner workings of state government"
2024-10-07 | Denver Urban Spectrum "The Future of Politics"
2024-09-24 | CBS4 Colorado "Young professional finds career at Denver YMCA"
2024-09-13 | Denver Post Your Hub "Summer fun leads to careers at local YMCA"
2024-09-13 | Denver Post Your Hub "YMCA helps Denverites combat depression and anxiety with proactive mental wellness"
2024-09-12 | Fox 31 "Bicycle club looking for adventure — and a name"
2024-07-15 | Denver Post Your Hub "Denver is trending older, and finding ways to thrive in community"
2024-07-15 | Arvada Press "Susan M. Duncan YMCA in Arvada celebrates 25 years"
2024-07-05 | Denver Post Your Hub "YMCA member drawn to warm, welcoming Y Academy environment for childcare"
2024-07-01 | Denver Post Your Hub "YMCA Metro Denver announces Breezy Bolden as new President/CEO"
2024-06-10 | Colorado Community Media "Fitness center in Centennial works to bridge generation gaps"
2024-06-06 | CBS4 Colorado "The YMCA if helping families while giving kids variety of learning experiences"
2024-04-04 | CBS4 Colorado "YMCA nourishing kids' minds and bodies with cooking classes"
2024-03-19 | Denver Post Your Hub "From the Gym to the Board Room"
2024-03-18 | Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle "Tailored Fitness Programs For Older Adults"
2024-02-27 | Denver Post Your Hub "Simple tips to step into Heart Health Month this February"
2024-01-30 | Denver Post Your Hub "YMCA families and staff overcome challenges in community"
2023-12-26 | Denver Post You Hub "First Denver YMCA Esports location gathers teens, grows minds"
2023-12-21 | Colorado Community Media "High schoolers learn life skills, legislate downtown through YMCA Youth in Government Program"
2023-12-15 | Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle "Transforming Health And Finding Community"
2023-11-21 | 9 News "Colorado kids get a taste of running the State Capitol"
2023-10-01 | USA Today "Colorado's Diabetes rate is lowest in the U.S. That's only half the story."
2023-09-28 | CBS4 Colorado "YMCA locations throw open doors for Sneak Peek"
2023-09-27 | Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle "Passing on Life Lessons and a passion for basketball"
2023-08-29 | CBS4 Colorado "YMCA of Metro Denver offers free, virtual classes in three rural counties"
2023-07-26 | Denver 7 "Drowning Prevention Day: YMCA offers swim lessons"
2023-07-21 | Denver Post Your Hub "Arvada YMCA cycling class inspires students and instructor"
2023-05-31 | CBS4 Colorado "I wanted to exercise for my mental health: turning to exercise to keep depression at bay"
2023-05-16 | Chalkbeat Colorado "Colorado's free preschool program has 19,000 families signed up with at least 15,000 more expected"
2023-04-28 | Denver Post "New YMCA Center in Centennial seeks to bridge generation gap with programs, events"
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