YMCA Day Care Greets Green

Next Wednesday 26th August, we're hosting a Men's Mental Health Awareness session in partnership with Ideal for All and their "You Ok, Mate?" Campaign.

The session will be about spotting potential signs and symptoms, where to get help and support for low mood and anxiety including self-help strategies. We also look at gender stereotypes and why men may be less reluctant to seek support.

This is a free event that anyone is welcome to attend. Please feel free to drop in.

Wednesday 26 August
2pm - 4pm
at YMCA West Bromwich

We need your votes!

Vote here: https://campaigns.ymca.org.uk/page/196415/survey/1?ea.tracking.id=235321

We're incredibly proud to share that YMCA Black Country Group has been shortlisted for two national YMCA Youth Matters Awards: YMCA of the Year & Training & Education Project of the Year for our DWP Youth Hub in West Bromwich

These nominations recognise the impact being made every day across the Black Country. From helping young people find employment and develop their confidence, to providing safe housing, early years education and community spaces, this recognition belongs to everyone who has played a part in our journey.

We need as many votes as possible to win! If you believe in the work we're doing, we'd be incredibly grateful for your vote.

Voting is open from 10 August until 24 August.

Have you voted yet?

YMCA Black Country is up for TWO awards in the National YMCA Youth Matters Awards: YMCA of the Year AND Training & Education Project of the Year, for our DWP Sandwell Youth Hub.

These nominations celebrate what can happen when a community believes in its young people. If you believe in that too, please take a minute to vote for YMCA Black Country Group.

Vote here: https://campaigns.ymca.org.uk/page/196415/survey/1?ea.tracking.id=235321

Voting closes 24 August.

Every day, YMCA is supporting hundreds of young people across the Black Country to belong, contribute & thrive!

Help us shine a light on our amazing staff teams and the impact they're having on so many lives by voting.

YMCA of the Year
Training & Education Project of the Year - DWP Youth Hub

Please vote for us in YMCA's Youth Matters Awards: https://campaigns.ymca.org.uk/page/196415/survey/1?ea.tracking.id=235321

If you have already voted, please share and encourage others!

Why YMCA of the Year?

This nomination is about so much more than one project. Over the last year we've:

✓ Expanded housing opportunities
✓ Supported thousands of young people
✓ Achieved Investors in People Platinum status
✓ Embedded trauma-informed practice
✓ Launched new youth services

We're incredibly proud of what we've achieved together. Please help us celebrate with a vote.

Vote here: https://campaigns.ymca.org.uk/page/196415/survey/1?ea.tracking.id=235321

We're giving our timetable a shake-about at YGym Fitness Ymca and we want to hear from YOU!

What classes would you love to see us put on? Are there new trending classes you'd love to have a go at, or old classes you'd like to see us bring back?

There are no bad ideas, drop your suggestions in the comments 👀

🎓 A special day for our wonderful school leavers!🎓

Thank you to all our families who came to celebrate with us yesterday. It has been a privilege to care for, support and watch your children grow into confident little learners, ready for their next adventure.

Congratulations class of 2026 🎉👏🏻✨

If you're looking for out of school care for your children in Sandwell over the Summer holidays. We are partnering with Serenity for Girls, who will be running HAF sessions in our Sports Hall during the holidays. Girls aged 8 - 12 are welcome to join between 10am - 2pm each day and will enjoy a hot meal and snacks along with plenty of fun activities whilst meeting new friends.

Visit https://holidayactivities.sandwell.gov.uk/ouractivities/serenity-for-girls-cic-confidence-creativity-summer-club-for-girls/ for more details

Did you know there’s a cosy Coffee Shop right here in West Bromwich? Whether you’re after a quick coffee, a light bite or a quiet corner to catch up with friends, pop into YMCA Coffee at the Clock and say hello.

📍 YMCA, Carters Green, West Bromwich
🔗 Take a look at our menu: ymcabc.org.uk/coffee-shop