Muskegon YMCA

08/31/2026

Water safety doesn’t stop when summer ends.
As the school year begins, our Safety Around Water program picks up with third graders visiting partner pools to learn vital skills during their school day.
We’re proud to instill confidence, safety, and lifesaving knowledge all year long. Learn more at
https://muskegonymca.org/safety-around-water/

08/29/2026

Nutrition is a key part of wellness. Our Mobile Farmers Market brings fresh, affordable produce to neighborhoods across Muskegon County each week.
See this week’s schedule and pay us a visit: https://muskegonymca.org/mobilefarmersmarket/

08/18/2026

Wellness includes your heart and mind ❤️

One of the key tools we teach in our Heart Health programs? Managing stress. Here are a few ways to reduce stress today.

Our heart health programs offer coaching, tools, and a supportive space, all at no cost. Learn more: muskegonymca.org/cardiovascular-health-programs/

08/15/2026

Small changes can make a big difference!

One tool we love from our Diabetes Prevention Program is the Diabetes Plate Method, a simple way to build balanced meals that support healthy eating. The method advises filling half your plate with non-starchy veggies, a quarter with lean protein, and the last quarter with a carb (complex carbs are great!).

Want more tips and the support of a coach & group? Our program is offered at no cost. Get started at: muskegonymca.org/diabetes-prevention/

08/04/2026

Healthy changes don’t happen all at once. They happen in daily life.

The Muskegon YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program helps adults build simple habits around movement, nutrition, and routine, supported by a coach and a group that keeps you motivated.

Move more. Feel better. Start where you are.

Get started:

Build healthy habits that stick with a group of people who share your goals. Everyone needs a push, a pat on the back, or a helping hand sometimes. As part of the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, you will attend 26 meetings over one year. You will be surrounded by people who care about your hea...

08/01/2026

August is National Wellness Month!
We’ll be sharing tips from our health and wellness programs to help you care for your spirit, mind, and body.
Our first tip comes from our Diabetes Prevention Program: Pay attention to your self-talk. Positive thinking plays a big role in long-term health. What’s one helpful thought that keeps you grounded?

Learn more at muskegonymca.org/diabetes-prevention

07/25/2026

Have 5 minutes? Help shape the future of health in Muskegon County!

The CHNA Community Survey is open through August 20 and is available in English & Spanish. Your input helps guide real decisions for our community.

Survey link (English): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CHNA2026

Survey link (Spanish): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CHNASPAN

07/25/2026

Drowning has caused over 2.5 million deaths in the last decade. Children aged 1–4 are at the highest risk, followed by those aged 5–9. The toll is heartbreaking, and preventable.
At the Muskegon YMCA, our Safety Around Water program helps kids build the skills and confidence to stay safe around water, all year long.
muskegonymca.org/safety-around-water

07/24/2026

Join Grand Rapids Street Medicine at the Muskegon Rescue Mission Community Resource Center from 2:00 - 4:00 PM on July 28th for a free Sports Physical! Open to any students who might need MHSAA sports physical forms completed to participate in school sports seasons this year.

📍 Community Resource Center
1747 7th St Ste B
Muskegon, MI

Grand Rapids Street Medicine will be coming to the Community Resource Center in 3 weeks to do Free Sports Physicals!

Their team will be onsite from 2:00 - 4:00 PM on July 28th.

If you or someone you know could benefit from these services, we encourage you to stop by.

📍 Community Resource Center
1747 7th St Ste B
Muskegon, MI