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Central Connecticut Coast YMCA The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Since 1859 the Central Connecticut Coast Y branches have served as community centers in the heart of the twenty-five towns we serve. Much of the Central Connecticut Coast Y’s work is supported by membership dues, program fees and grants, but central to our mission is the commitment to make the Y affordable and accessible to all, regardless of ability to pay.

Movement for Every Body.This World Arthritis Day, we’re recognizing the importance of staying active in ways that feel r...
10/12/2026

Movement for Every Body.

This World Arthritis Day, we’re recognizing the importance of staying active in ways that feel right for you. Whether it’s stretching, walking, swimming, or simply finding ways to keep moving throughout the day, every movement can be a step toward greater strength, connection and well-being.

At the Y, we’re here to help everyone find opportunities to move, feel supported and thrive. 💪

For Jahaira Burns, leadership is more than professional success. It’s about creating opportunities, lifting others up, a...
10/12/2026

For Jahaira Burns, leadership is more than professional success. It’s about creating opportunities, lifting others up, and giving back to the community that helped shape who she is today.

Born and raised in Bridgeport, Jahaira has built an inspiring career in healthcare, beginning as a Medical Assistant and advancing into her current role as Regional Practice Manager with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, where she supports General Surgery and Acute Care Trauma across the Fairfield Region.

Recognized as Hartford HealthCare's 2025 Specialty Care Manager of the Year, Jahaira is passionate about developing strong teams, mentoring future leaders, and helping others discover their potential.

Her dedication to service extends well beyond the workplace. A graduate of Leadership Greater Bridgeport, Cohort 37, Jahaira volunteers locally and participates in several Hartford HealthCare Colleague Resource Groups, including SOMOS, the Black and African American CRG, and the LGBTQ+ CRG. Through these efforts, she helps foster environments where people feel valued, supported, and included.

As a wife, mother of two, and lifelong Bridgeport resident, Jahaira understands the importance of creating opportunities for the next generation.

Her decision to join the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Board of Directors reflects a deeply personal commitment to strengthening her hometown, supporting local families, and helping children thrive. She is especially passionate about expanding opportunities for children with disabilities and children who need additional educational support.

For Jahaira, serving on the Y's Board is an opportunity to turn her passion for community into meaningful action—building relationships, learning from others, and helping create a brighter future for Bridgeport families.

We are proud to welcome Jahaira Burns to our Board of Directors and grateful for the experience, compassion, and community-centered leadership she brings to our Y.

Please join us in welcoming Jahaira!

Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples, cultures and communities, and recognize the rich histories, traditions and contribut...
10/12/2026

Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples, cultures and communities, and recognize the rich histories, traditions and contributions of Indigenous peoples.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an opportunity to listen, learn and reflect-and to celebrate the strength and diversity of Indigenous communities.

We’re committed to building welcoming communities where everyone is valued, respected and has the opportunity to thrive.

10/09/2026

What does home mean to you?

A warm bed.
A family gathered around the table.
A place to feel safe.
A front door you can close.
A place where you know you belong.

For too many of our neighbors, those things are not guaranteed.

This holiday season, Alpha Community Services YMCA is bringing our community together for A Home for the Holidays, an evening dedicated to creating hope and stability for people experiencing homelessness.

Friday, November 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
500 Broad St., Bridgeport, CT

Save the Date. Together, we can help make home possible.

https://cccymca.org/locations/alpha/a-home-for-the-holidays/

The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA is excited to welcome Nicole Brangi as our new Director of Grants and Compliance!Nico...
10/06/2026

The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA is excited to welcome Nicole Brangi as our new Director of Grants and Compliance!

Nicole brings a strong background in accounting, with experience in both public accounting and private industry, including working with nonprofit organizations. She’s excited to bring her experience back to a mission-driven organization and be part of the YMCA community.

Outside of work, Nicole loves cooking, spending time outdoors, traveling, and learning new things. She lives in East Haven with her daughter, Olivia, her partner, Jason, and their dog, Koda.

Nicole is excited to join the YMCA team and looks forward to meeting everyone and being part of the work that makes a difference in our community.

Healthy Kids. Stronger Communities.This National Child Health Day, we’re celebrating the importance of giving every chil...
10/05/2026

Healthy Kids. Stronger Communities.

This National Child Health Day, we’re celebrating the importance of giving every child the opportunity to grow, learn, connect and thrive.

At the Y, we help children and families build healthy habits, develop confidence and access supportive environments that help them reach their full potential. Because when kids are healthy and supported, our whole community is stronger.

Let’s continue creating communities where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

The Y isn’t just part of Diana’s work life, it’s become part of her family’s story, too. This Hispanic Heritage Month, m...
10/01/2026

The Y isn’t just part of Diana’s work life, it’s become part of her family’s story, too.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, meet Diana Dela Rosa, Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator at the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA. A proud Mexican American, Diana carries with her the values of family, hard work, perseverance and being there for others—values she sees reflected in the Y community every day.

For the past 4.5 years, Diana has been part of the Y team, but her connection to the Y goes beyond the workplace. Her daughter has attended Camp Mountain Laurel and Camp Wepawaug, celebrated birthdays at the Soundview Family Y and Lakewood Trumbull Y, and even learned to swim at the Woodruff Family Y.

For Diana, the Y represents community, opportunity and a place where everyone can feel welcome and belong.

We’re grateful to celebrate Diana and the many ways the Y becomes part of the lives of the families we serve. 💙

09/30/2026

Home is more than four walls.
Home is knowing where you'll sleep tonight.
Home is having a safe place for your family.
Home is stability.
Home is dignity.
Home is hope.

Alpha Community Services YMCA is committed to helping our neighbors experiencing homelessness find those things and build a path toward lasting stability.

On Friday, November 20, we invite you to join us for A Home for the Holidays at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport.

7:00 PM

Save the Date. Come together with Alpha and help create a path home.

https://cccymca.org/locations/alpha/a-home-for-the-holidays/

Help us support local families this October!Throughout the month, The Diaper Bank of Connecticut drop-off boxes will be ...
09/29/2026

Help us support local families this October!

Throughout the month, The Diaper Bank of Connecticut drop-off boxes will be available in the lobbies of participating CCCY branches. We invite you to help make a difference by donating diapers and supporting families in our community.

Every donation helps ensure families have access to essential supplies when they need them most. Together, we can care for our neighbors and build a stronger community.

Drop-off boxes will be available at the following branches:
Fairfield YMCA
Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA
Soundview Family YMCA
Stratford YMCA - Stratford, CT
Woodruff Family YMCA

Thank you for helping create a community where everyone can belong and thrive!

September is Hunger Action Month, a time to come together and take action so everyone has access to the healthy food the...
09/28/2026

September is Hunger Action Month, a time to come together and take action so everyone has access to the healthy food they need to thrive.

At the Y, we believe strong communities are built when everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Together with our community partners, we’re working to expand access to healthy food and address barriers that contribute to hunger and food insecurity.

Join us in taking action: learn, share, volunteer, donate, or find a way to support a neighbor in your community.

Did you know? Several Y locations throughout our service area offer food pantries to help ensure individuals and families have access to nutritious food when they need it. Visit https://cccymca.org/blog/2025/10/30/no-one-should-go-hungry/ to learn more

Together, we can help ensure everyone has a seat at the table. For a better us.

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1240 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT
06511

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Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

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