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Monday 08:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00 Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 17:00 Saturday 08:00 - 15:30 Sunday 08:00 - 15:30

YMCA Athlone

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The YMCA Athlone is a public, non-profit organization. It was established to achieve many different objectives.

Informed by Christian values, we seek to prepare young people for life, leadership and service through focused development and sustainable programs. We provide residential, physical and emotional care for young people aged 18 – 35 years and provide facilities for culture, games, sports, physical training, recreation and entertainment, and coordinate sport and recreation on a non-professional basis.Health promotions and social projects such as School Health projects, support groups, mobility projects, substance abuse projects , and education are in great demand. The Athlone YMCA carers go out into the community to educate and promote different health issues. They also assist school nurses with health activities within the schools and de-worming and Vitamin A advice in crèches. The voice of the youth in some communities is really loud and in others, strangely silent. At our Centre the programmes we offer to the youth teaches them to not only be vocal but to also be knowledgeable in areas such as life skills, informed choices and arts and culture.

16/10/2026

🎀💗 YMCA ATHLONE WEARS PINK! 💗🎀

Today, YMCA Athlone stands together in support of Breast Cancer Awareness, wearing pink to show our solidarity with those affected by breast cancer, honour survivors, remember those we have lost, and encourage hope for those still fighting. 🌸💕

Breast cancer awareness starts with education, early detection, and supporting one another. Let us continue to encourage regular check-ups, know the signs and symptoms, and remind the people we care about that they are never alone in their journey. 🎗️

At YMCA Athlone, we believe in building healthier, stronger and more caring communities. Today, we wear pink not only as a colour, but as a symbol of compassion, courage, unity and hope. 💗

Together, we can raise awareness, inspire action and make a difference.

🎀 Wear pink. Spread awareness. Stand together.

27/08/2026

Every Thursday, we wear black. Not as a trend. As a promise.

Today, we're sharing the reality of gender-based violence in South Africa. One in three women will experience physical violence in her lifetime. Nearly 10,000 r**es were reported in just one quarter. Over 140,000 r**e kits sit untested. These are not just statistics. They are our mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends.

On 21 November 2025, South Africa declared GBV a national disaster. The government acknowledged the crisis. Now we need action.

This is our weekly campaign. This is . We refuse to stay silent. We refuse to normalize this. And we need you to join us.

Here is what YOU can do right now:

1. Wear black every Thursday and tell someone why.
2. Save these numbers in your phone – they could save a life.
3. Share this video with everyone you know. Awareness saves lives.
4. Check on the women in your life. Ask them if they are safe.
5. Speak up if you see something. Silence enables abuse.
6. Support survivors – believe them, listen to them, stand with them.

📞 Need help? Reach out. You are not alone.
GBV Command Center: 0800 428 428
SAPS Emergency: 10111
TEARS Foundation: 08000 83277
Childline: 0800 055 555

Your voice matters. Your action matters. One post, one conversation, one call could save a life.

Wear black. Share this. Act now. Join us.

BreakTheSilence ActNow StopGBV

20/08/2026

🧼 Clean Hands, Healthy Futures! 💙

Our Rylands Community Health Workers (CHWs) were out in the community promoting the importance of good hand hygiene among Educare learners! 👐🏽✨

Through fun, engaging health education, learners were encouraged to make handwashing a daily habit — especially before eating and after using the bathroom. 🧼💦

By teaching healthy habits early, we are helping build healthier, more informed communities for the future. 🌱

A big thank you to our Rylands CHWs for continuing to take health education beyond the clinic and into our communities! 💙

09/08/2026

Happy National Women’s Day from YMCA Athlone! 🇿🇦🦋

Today, we honor the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March. We remember the 20,000 women who marched to the Union Buildings and declared, "Wathint' abafazi, wathint' imbokodo" — "You strike a woman, you strike a rock" .

Their resilience reminds us that empowered women truly empower nations . This year’s theme calls us to celebrate the strength of every woman shaping our families, communities, and country, while we continue to strive for a future of equality and safety for all .

To the women of South Africa: You are the story. Today, we celebrate you. 🤍

EmpoweredWomenEmpowerNations SouthAfrica

16/06/2026

Youth Day 2026 | Honouring the Courage of South Africa's Youth 🇿🇦

Today, we commemorate Youth Day and pay tribute to the brave young people whose courage and sacrifice helped shape the South Africa we know today.

As we remember the events of 16 June 1976 in Soweto, where students took to the streets in protest against the imposition of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction, we also honour the youth of the Western Cape who stood against oppression and injustice in their own communities as well.

The Soweto Uprising became a turning point in South Africa's liberation struggle. Young people, led by students, demonstrated extraordinary bravery in the face of violence and repression. Among them was Hector Pieterson, whose tragic death became a powerful symbol of resistance and the price paid in the fight for freedom.

The spirit of resistance quickly spread across the country, including to communities in Cape Town such as Bonteheuwel, Athlone, Gugulethu, Langa, Mitchells Plain, and many others. Here, young activists organised, mobilised, and challenged the apartheid system despite facing arrests, intimidation, and violence.

Today we also remember Ashley Kriel, a fearless youth activist from the Western Cape whose dedication to justice inspired countless young people to join the struggle. We honour Coline Denise Williams, who was raised in Bonteheuwel and became one of the many young people whose commitment to freedom and equality left a lasting legacy in her community and beyond.

The stories of Soweto and Cape Town are not separate stories; they are chapters of the same struggle. Together, these young heroes demonstrated that the voices of youth can challenge injustice, inspire change, and build a better future for generations to come.

As we celebrate Youth Day, let us remember that freedom was won through the courage, resilience, and determination of young people across South Africa. May today's youth continue to be agents of positive change, leadership, and hope in their communities.

"The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow."

27/05/2026

Committed Board Member Wanted - Volunteer Based
Are you passionate about good governance and organizational sustainability? Do you have experience that could add value at a strategic level? YMCA Athlone invites you to consider joining our Board of Management.

Requirements:
- Relevant professional experience and skills for effective governance
- Understanding of accountability, sustainability, and risk
- Strong ethical standards and sound judgment
- Ability to engage constructively in board discussions

This is a volunteer based, non-paid position. Based in Athlone, Cape Town.

Send your resume to [email protected]
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12/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the incredible nurses who dedicate their lives to caring for others with compassion, resilience, and unwavering commitment.

We especially would like to honour YMCA Athlones nurses. The vital role you play in strengthening our communities, supporting patients through their most vulnerable moments, and being the heartbeat of Healthcare systems.

Thank you for your service. Happy Nurses Day!

10/04/2026

When one thinks of autism support, it is very rare that you would think of a play board, plastic caps, and food group charts. Well, think again. 🧩

YMCA Athlone, in collaboration with the Klipfontein Subdistrict Allied Health Team, hosted an Autism Expo at CST Roux Hall on Wednesday, April 8.

This impactful event created a practical, sensory-rich learning space for parents and caregivers to build essential skills in communication, behavior management, and daily routines. Our team brought interactive stations, including "It's Bedtime" communication boards, food group sorting activities, and tactile play using plastic caps (R20–R40) to support fine motor development and emotional regulation.

We stood alongside Autism Western Cape, The Parent Centre, Els for Autism SA, Cape Mental Health, Rylands Library, Standard Bank, Healthy Futures, and Edit Micro – as well as Allied Health teams from Nyanga, Gugulethu, Heideveld, Hanover Park, and Dr Abdurahman clinics.

Roshan Subailey from Autism Western Cape reminded us that autistic children can accomplish anything they set their minds to with the right support. Beranice Scott from The Parent Centre encouraged parents to forgive themselves, start over when necessary, and build positive relationships.

This aligns to the YMCA pillars of Meaningful Work and Community Wellbeing and also supports the Sustainable Development Goals of SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

By combining awareness, hands-on resources, and real community connection, we continue to strengthen family-centred support and invest in the potential of every child.

SDG10 Neurodiversity

11/03/2026

🌱 Healthy Children, Stronger Futures

The Y-Health Team from YMCA Athlone recently hosted a Wellness Day at Thandswa Educare, focusing on the importance of childhood healthcare.

During the outreach, our team administered Vitamin A supplements and deworming medication to support the health, growth, and wellbeing of young children. These simple yet essential interventions help strengthen immunity, promote healthy development, and ensure children are ready to learn and thrive.

We are grateful to the staff and learners at Thandswa Educare for welcoming our team so warmly. Together, we continue working towards healthier communities and brighter futures for our children. 💙

This initiative contributes to
SDG goal 3 - Good Health and Wellbeing
SDG goal 4 - Quality Education

It also aligns with South Africa's NSP for HIV, TB and STI 2023-2028, particularly community based health prevention and health promotion efforts.

Supporting the pillars of World YMCA Vision 2030:
- Community Wellbeing
- Meaningful Work
- A sustainable Planet

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25/02/2026

As the Month of Love ( ) comes to an end❤️ we're reminded that love shouldn't be limited to just one month. Love is shown in how we care, how we support one another, and how we show up for our communities every single day.

At YMCA Athlone, love is at the heart of what we do, from caring for our community, supporting growth, to creating safe and inclusive spaces for all.

To our followers and community: You matter, you are valued, and you are seen.

Let's carry love forward throughout the year, in action, in kindness, and in unity.

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D Cross Boulevard
Cape Town
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Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 15:30
Sunday	08:00 - 15:30

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http://www.ymcaathlone.org/

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