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YMCAS Lead the Way: 96% of Teens Building Skills for Success

Youth Development

In 2024–2025, 25 YMCA associations across North Carolina used the Hello Insight platform to assess and strengthen their teen programs.

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YMCA Launches Teen-Led Mental Health Council

Youth Development

On October 11-12, 2025, teens from across North Carolina came together at YMCA of Greensboro Camp Weaver to launch the YMCA’s inaugural NC State Teen Mental Health Advisory Council (TMAC).

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One Year After Hurricane Helene: YMCAs Continue to Strengthen Western NC

Social Responsibility

One year ago, Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, leaving homes, businesses and communities in crisis. In the storm’s aftermath, YMCAs across the state joined together to deliver truckloads of supplies, and YMCAs in the region stepped forward as pillars of relief, recovery and resilience, providing essential resources to support those in need.

YMCA staff teaching Diabetes Prevention Program

YMCAs Work to Increase Diabetes Prevention Support for North Carolinians

Healthy Living

The NC Alliance of YMCAs and the YMCA of the Triangle are collaborating with 12 other YMCA state alliances and YMCAs working together to scale the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and improve participant access, engagement and outcomes.

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