NBC’s TODAY Show Spotlights the Importance of Safety Around Water at the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA
COLUMBIA, SC – The TODAY Show visited the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA in April to spotlight the importance of water safety and learning to swim. The story featured an interview with NBC’s TODAY Show Anchor Craig Melvin and his brother Ryan (age 36), who is taking swim lessons at the Jeep Rogers Y.
It also included information about the Y’s Safety Around Water (SAW) program, which teaches 2nd graders at Richland Two Schools basic lessons on safety while in and around water.
Two segments aired on the TODAY show on Tuesday, May 17.
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Welcome Barry Neville – YMCA of Columbia Swim Club Director and Head Coach
The YMCA of Columbia is happy to announce that Barry Neville joined our team as the new Competitive Swimming Director and Head Coach of the YMCA of Columbia Swim Club (Mudcats) on Monday, Oct. 18.
Barry comes to us from the North YMCA in Davenport, IA where he was the Aquatics Director and Head Coach. He has over 30 years of experience with various programs. He has coached 29 YMCA National, 157+ Sectional & Junior National, 31+ Senior National, and 2 Olympic Trial qualifiers. Over 73 […]
Jim Vietti Named VP of Operations and Development at DowntownYMCA
The YMCA of Columbia is excited to announce that Jim Vietti has been named Vice President of Operations and Development. He will oversee Operations at the Downtown YMCA and serve as the Head of Development for the YMCA of Columbia.
“Jim is the consummate professional that embraces The Y’s core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith. I have known Jim for the past four years and always hoped we could lure him back to South Carolina,” says YMCA of Columbia CEO Bill Price. “We are very fortunate to have a servant leader like him and we’re excited to welcome Jim and his […]
YMCA receives land donation at Townlee Lane
LUGOFF, SC – The YMCA of Columbia is celebrating the gift of 12.79 acres (Townlee and Cameron Lane) in Lugoff, SC. The Y has been exploring advancing their mission (To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.) into Kershaw County since March 2017. Formal studies and community conversations continue to guide Y leadership in the future undertaking of programs and services, a capital campaign and major building project.
“We are thrilled to have received such a generous donation. Although there is still much work to do, this is a huge milestone in […]
YMCA of Columbia Launches 2016 Annual Campaign—Jerri Spurrier to Chair
The YMCA of Columbia is launching its annual campaign today in hopes of raising $400,000 to ensure that everyone in the Midlands has access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
“Every day, the YMCA of Columbia gives our community the support it needs to learn, grow and thrive,” said Wendy Broderick, Chief Development Officer. “But the Y is more than a gym. It’s a cause. As a charity, we’re dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being, and giving back and providing support to […]
PALMETTO HEALTH AND YMCA OF COLUMBIA OPEN BALLENTINE FAMILY MEDICINE AND BALLENTINE FAMILY YMCA
Ballentine YMCA opens Monday, March 16 and Ballentine Family Medicine opens Wednesday, April 8
Last year, Palmetto Health and the YMCA of Columbia announced their enhanced partnership focused on improving the health and wellness of residents across the Midlands region. The partnership makes a significant move forward next week as their first major joint project – a $6.8 million, 19,925 square-foot facility, which co-houses Ballentine Family YMCA and Ballentine Family Medicine – opens to the public. Ballentine Family YMCA, where memberships currently are being sold, opens Monday, March 16 and Ballentine Family Medicine will begin caring for the community on Wednesday, […]
