Hamilton Family YMCA

Make a Difference with Dinner. 🍽️
PLATE IT FORWARD 2026: Presented by Scenic Community Credit Union

In 2025, the J.A. Henry Y provided more than 400,000 free meals to local kids in need. This summer, 273,239 meals were served through the Y's Free Summer Food Program. 🙌

We’re gathering around the table to celebrate that impact — and we’d love for you to join!

📅 Sept. 24 | 5:30-7:30 pm
📍 Mac Ave. Event Space | 1304 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga
🔗 Learn more: https://www.ymcachattanooga.org/events/plate-it-forward-dinner

🥊 The Battle of the Badges is Back for 2026!

Local firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel are stepping into the ring for the 17th Annual Guns & Hoses Charity Boxing Event at Camp Jordan Arena on Oct. 30.

⏰ Doors: 6 pm | First Match: 7 pm
🎟️ $20 online | $30 at the door
GET TICKETS: https://www.ymcachattanooga.org/events/guns-hoses-2026

All proceeds benefit YMCA Y-CAP and the Forgotten Child Fund, supporting local children and families.

Reminder: our facility will be closed tomorrow, Sept. 7, for Labor Day.

We hope you’ve been having a happy and healthy weekend! ❤️

When schools is out, the Y is in! ⭐🍎🏃‍♂️

Enjoy affordable, high-quality childcare during holidays and schools breaks with YMCA Afterschool Programs.

Visit https://www.ymcachattanooga.org/programs/childcare-and-camps/afterschool-programs to register!

🏊🚴🏃 SWIM. BIKE. RUN. GIVE BACK.

Take on our time-based, indoor triathlon! Your distance determines your performance — and every participant helps fund life-changing YMCA programs.

From adaptive programming and water safety lessons for kids, to income-based memberships and more, you’re putting your fitness to work for your community. 💙

📅 Oct. 11, 2026
Learn more: https://www.ymcachattanooga.org/events/tri-your-community-0

🎓 STUDENTS TODAY. LEADERS TOMORROW.

Youth Leadership Chattanooga (YLC) is a college and career readiness program for high school sophomores and juniors with leadership potential.

Selected students spend the year building leadership skills, exploring career opportunities, learning about Hamilton County and connecting with a diverse network of peers.

Ready to lead? Apply today: https://www.ymcachattanooga.org/youth-leadership-chattanooga

Tomorrow kicks off Hunger Action Month, a time to come together and fight food insecurity in our community. 🍂🍎

The J.A. Henry YMCA prepares, packs and distributes meals to children and families in need all year long. This Hunger Action Month, we’re asking you to lend a hand:

☕ Grab a Pumpkin Spice Latte at BeCaffeinated: a portion of proceeds from every Pumpkin Spice Latte purchased will support the J.A. Henry Y.
🤝 Volunteer at the J.A. Henry Y: help prepare and pack meals for local children and families.
💙 Give back: make a donation online or reach out to the J.A. Henry YMCA team to learn how you can help.

Learn More: https://www.ymcachattanooga.org/events/hunger-action-month

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA new season starts soon!

This free, 12-week program is designed to help cancer survivors rebuild strength, improve well-being and find community after treatment. 💛

Led by YMCA coaches, participants will:
💪 Build strength and muscle
🧘 Increase flexibility and endurance
⚡ Boost energy and confidence
❤️ Create a community of fellow survivors

Healing is stronger together. Visit https://www.ymcachattanooga.org/programs/healthy-living/livestrong to learn more.

💪 Big energy, bigger fun: POWER KIDS!

Power Kids is a youth fitness class designed for kids ages 7-11 to build strength, confidence & coordination while having fun & staying active.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:30-5:15 pm
🔗 View class times & more in the YMCA360 app!