Summit Area YMCA

Read Across America Day
2024-03-02 00:00 UTC | New Jersey
On Read Across America Day, build awareness of the benefits reading can
have on youth development; share ways to make reading fun!

National Women's History Month
2024-03-01 00:00 - 2024-03-31 00:00
Elevate the Y’s commitment to diversity and inclusion by celebrating
the contributions and achievements, and recognizing and uplifting the
struggles of women in the Movement and in our communities.

We Wear Black
2024-02-23 00:00
YMCAs across the country commit to being an anti-racist organization and honor Black
History Month in a show of solidarity by wearing black on February 24. This is a great
opportunity to get both your staff and members involved in the diversity, equity and
inclusion work within your Y.

World Day of Social Justice
2024-02-20 00:00
U.N. day to recognize efforts to achieve fair outcomes for all through employment,
social protection, social dialogue, and fundamental principles and rights at work.

Presidents' Day
2024-02-19 00:00
Presidents’ Day is a good time to promote youth education, civic engagement and
leadership programs for kids and teens.

Valentine's Day
2024-02-14 00:00
Celebrates the idea of romantic love.

National Advocacy Days
2024-02-11 00:00 - 2024-02-14 00:00
National Advocacy Days bring Y leaders from across the country to Washington, DC,
where they learn about Y-USA’s legislative priorities, gain a deeper understanding of
what it means to be a Y advocate and meet with their elected officials to discuss important
issues to Ys and the communities they serve.

World Cancer Day
2024-02-04 00:00
The day is dedicated to raising awareness about cancer and its prevention.
Particularly, brands in health and pharma can fund relevant themes to
associate with this day.

National Cancer Prevention Month
2024-02-01 00:00
According to research, more than 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed can be linked to
preventable causes—with one of those causes being physical inactivity. Use this
opportunity to share the importance of being active at any age, while sharing other
healthy living tips.

American Heart month
2024-02-01 00:00
Use American Heart Month to educate your members on simple,
heart-healthy habits and encourage them to get a blood pressure screening

Black History Month
2024-02-01 00:00
“Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week, now African American History Month,
while residing at the Wabash YMCA during the 1910s. Elevate the Y’s commitment to
diversity and inclusion by celebrating the contributions and achievements, and recognizing
and uplifting the struggles of Black/African American individuals and communities.”

National Compliment Day
2024-01-22 00:00

Chinese New Year
2024-01-22 00:00
lunar new Year celebration will be on Freb. 3 at BH Y (Partnering with the BHDC & Han Academy) & Feb. 10 at Summit Y (partnering with the Summit Library)

MLK Day
2024-01-15 00:00
In honor of Martin Luther King, take a day to volunteer or donate to a cause.
