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Jennersville YMCA

  • Children try healthy activities at Healthy Kids Day at the West Chester Area YMCA. 
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    Summer Starts at Healthy Kids Day on April 18

    April 17, 2026

    Get ready for free family-friendly fun on Saturday, April 18! The YMCA of Greater Brandywine invites the community to celebrate Healthy Kids Day from 10:00…

  • A YGBW staff member demonstrates new strength equipment at the Jennersville YMCA located in West Grove, PA. 
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    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Invests $2 Million in Facility Enhancements

    October 9, 2025

    As a part of its continued commitment to facilitating strong communities and providing enriching member experiences, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) recently shared major capital investments…

  • Two rows of different dumbbell weights in a fitness center.
    Health & Fitness

    Ninety-Year-Old Resident Goes Strong with Daily Exercise at Jennersville YMCA

    October 7, 2025

    Local resident Celeste Zanfrisco remains dedicated to physical wellness even at ninety years old, writes Betsy Brewer Brantner for Chester County Press. Zanfrisco continues to…

  • A large pile of assorted electronic waste, including old cell phones, chargers, remote controls, cables, MP3 players, and other small electronic devices and accessories.
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    YMCA of Greater Brandywine and Goodwill Keystone Host Free Electronics Recycling Event in West Grove

    July 9, 2025

    The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) and Goodwill Keystone are partnering to provide a free, drive-up Electronics Recycling and Donation Drive on Saturday, Jul. 12,…

  • Jazmyn Hudson, Association Director of Teen Programs, speaks to a group of teens at the Jennersville YMCA.
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    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Provides Free Memberships to Youth, Expands Teen Programs 

    September 28, 2024

    The expectations facing teens are ever-increasing, and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is thrilled to offer a new program to uplift children in grades…

  • Representatives from the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) welcome the ChescoBus to the Coatesville YMCA on Monday, Jun. 24, 2024, to celebrate the expansion of the Coatesville Link bus route. Pictured (L to R): Tim Phelps, Ashely Ball, Terri Edgar, Brittney Richardson, Jess Rigo and John Meisel.
    Nonprofit

    TMACC Bus Service Expands Access with New Stop at the Coatesville YMCA

    July 8, 2024

    On Jun. 24, the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) expanded its Coatesville Link bus route, returning scheduled public transportation to the Coatesville YMCA.…

  • An instructor teaching water-safety skills in the pool.
    Nonprofit

    High School Student Raises $1K for YGBW’s Annual Campaign To Teach Water Safety Skills  

    June 18, 2024

    In honor of National Water Safety Month, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) recently partnered with LCH Health and Community Services to offer a bilingual…

  • The team from the Chester County Intermediate Unit accepts the YMCA Service to Youth Award from Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO of YGBW.
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    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Celebrates Thousands of Volunteers at the Breakfast of Champions 

    May 21, 2024

    The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) recently celebrated the power of volunteers, totaling more than 78,000 hours given by 4,700 volunteers in 2023. To show…

  • outdoor pool at YMCA of greater brandywine
    Outdoors

    Summer Savings Start at YMCA of Greater Brandywine with Free Access to Outdoor Pools 

    March 27, 2024

    The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free outdoor pool memberships to current members or those who join before March 31, 2024. Both current members…

  • YMCA members partaking in CPR training
    Nonprofit

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Commends Bravery of Staff and Highlights Importance of CPR Training 

    October 7, 2023

    Last month, a group of friends was traveling on U.S. Route 322 when they noticed a disabled vehicle on the side of the road. The…

  • YMCA of Greater Brandywine Mean Girls Jr Table Reading
    Education

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Encourages Families to Try More, Save More This Fall 

    September 23, 2023

    To encourage families to try new activities, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering members the opportunity to buy two monthly programs and receive a…

  • Representative John Lawrence sitting at table playing with building blocks with two young girls
    Education

    Rep. John Lawrence Takes Back-to-School Tour of the Jennersville YMCA Childcare and Early Learning Center 

    September 7, 2023

    In the spirit of back-to-school season, Representative John Lawrence met with YMCA leaders to discuss the vital role that Early Childhood Education Centers play in…

  • Outdoors

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Outdoor Pool Memberships Free for Members

    March 28, 2023

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free outdoor pool memberships to current members or anyone who joins before this Friday, March 31. Outdoor pools are available at the Brandywine YMCA in Coatesville, Jennersville YMCA in West…

  • andy hockenbrock ymca brandywine
    Leadership Profiles

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Welcomes Andy Hockenbrock as Executive Director of the Jennersville YMCA 

    November 9, 2022

    Andy Hockenbrock has joined YMCA of Greater Brandywine as the Executive Director of the Jennersville YMCA. With over 23 years of YMCA experience, Hockenbrock brings expertise, passion and a strong sense of…

  • Health & Fitness

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Makes a Splash with Free Water Safety Lessons 

    November 1, 2022

    More than 180 students from Avon Grove Charter School received free water safety instruction this past week at the Jennersville YMCA through the organization’s Safety…

  • National Safety Around Water Month at YMCA
    Sports

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Hosts Free Swim Lessons for 2nd Graders During National Safety Around Water Month

    June 2, 2022

    Since 1909 when group swim lessons were first developed at the Detroit YMCA, the Y has been a leader in educating communities on how to be…

  • executive portrait
    Nonprofit

    Melanie Weiler Named Executive Director of Jennersville YMCA

    January 5, 2022

    Melanie Weiler has joined the YMCA of Greater Brandywine team as the executive director of the Jennersville YMCA. Weiler began her career with the YMCA…

  • Pre-K Counts children
    Nonprofit

    Jennersville YMCA to Offer Pre-K Counts Program to Provide Children a Strong Academic Start in Life

    September 23, 2021

    Research shows that children who do not attend a pre-kindergarten program often struggle and fall behind in school. As the largest provider of licensed childcare…

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