Summit Area YMCA

Diwali
2024-11-12 00:00 UTC | Berkeley Heights YMCA, 59 Locust Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ, United States
Also called Deepavali, “Festival of Lights”, it celebrates the victory of good over evil, light
over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance

World Kindess Day
2024-11-13 00:00 | New Jersey
Established in 1998, the day was intended to highlight positive actions in the community focused on our bonds with
each other. In addition, it’s designed to bridge the distances between all kinds of differences—and encourage unity
and empathy across people and groups.

World Diabetes Day
2024-11-14 00:00 | New Jersey

Hunger & Homelessness Week
2024-11-16 00:00 - 2024-11-23 00:00 | New Jersey
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is dedicated to drawing attention to the problems of hunger and
homelessness. Use this opportunity to share Y’s food programs and/or housing resources with your local community.

American Education Week
2024-11-18 00:00 - 2024-11-22 00:00 | New Jersey
During American Education Week, share how your Y fosters the social-emotional,
cognitive and physical development of youth through early learning, afterschool,
post-secondary education prep and other programs

International Men's Day
2024-11-19 00:00 | New Jersey
International Men’s Day is a global awareness day for many issues that men face, including parental alienation, abuse,
homelessness, suicide, and violence, celebrated annually on November 19. The objectives of celebrating an
International Men’s Day are set out in ‘All the Six Pillars of International Men’s Day

World Children’s Day
2024-11-20 00:00 | New Jersey
World Children’s Day is celebrated each year to promote international togetherness,
awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.
Use this opportunity to celebrate and promote all of your programs focused on youth
development.

Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 00:00 | New Jersey
Thanksgiving is a great time to promote programs that encourage family connectedness and
volunteerism.

Giving Tuesday
2024-12-03 00:00 | New Jersey
Many Ys use Giving Tuesday as the kick of to their season of giving. Use this day to
highlight the impact your Y has on your community and as a call for donations.

Hanukkah
2024-12-07 00:00 - 2024-12-15 00:00 | New Jersey
Jewish holiday that lasts for eight nights and usually occurs in December.
It is also known as the Festival of Lights.
