New @time issue spread that demonstrates YMCA history has roots in #blackneighborhoods serving #BYMOC. From Anthony Bowen in 1853 to President/CEO Kevin Washington. Drawing on history to get back to the present to drive into the future. It’s #blackhistorymonth y’all. #WeAreMBK

A few appointments are available! Sign up today for the Thurs., 10/20 blood drive at Y Anthony Bowen. Your Y is honored to continue to partner with the Red Cross to offer this service to strengthen our community. redcrossblood.org/give.html/dona… #ForABetterUs #SocialResponsibility

Let's celebrate Lights On After School! Today we focus on celebrating the important role After School programs serve for families and showcase how the YMCA is here to strengthen community! #lightsonafterschool #youthdevelopment

In 1989, 7" (!) of snow fell on Thanksgiving Eve, but that didn't stop the #TurkeyChase. 2022 participants will be warmly welcomed a week early at the Party with a Purpose! RSVP: ow.ly/RckG50LhEw8 Register for the (hybrid) race: turkeychase.com #ForABetterUs

One month till #TurkeyChase! It's not too late to start training for a 10k! 4-wk plan via Runner's World: runnersworld.com/.../rws-4-week… Prep with your Y's Party with a Purpose on 11/17 ow.ly/RckG50LhEw8, and register to run, bike, swim or volunteer: turkeychase.com

Y Halloween: Arl.: AfterSCARE, 28th, 4-7pm, FREE w/ donated canned food Reston: Zumba “Decades” Costume Party, 28th, 6:30-7:30pm Sil. Spr.: Trick or Treat, 28th, 5-8pm BCC: Monster Smash Pickleball, 29th ow.ly/VqRe50Lm3TS Bowen: Jack’o’Lantern Jubilee, 31st, 3:30-6:30pm

#TurkeyChase mascots cheered on EagleBank's CJ Joyner (+Dan Banner, Banner Assoc., Inc.)! Birds of a feather flock together, so they appreciate EagleBank's sponsorship as their bird is "on the money." Ducks in a row: Register turkeychase.com & RSVP ow.ly/RckG50LhEw8

Keeping the creativity going, check out your Y’s early learning & school age youth’s experiences for the holiday/fall season. From on-site educational activities to regional field trips, we're building memories that will last a lifetime. ymcadc.org/programs/child… #YouthDevelopment

Just when you thought Pickleball couldn't get more fun, your Y's "Monster Smash" tournament at Y Bethesda-Chevy Chase showed otherwise! Video: fb.watch/gynT89mPL6 Visit ymcadc.org/racquet-sports for tennis, pickleball & squash times including sunny days for the outdoor courts!

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Since 2010, the Y's Diabetes Prevention Program has helped thousands of individuals stave off this chronic and sometimes deadly disease. Learn more today! ow.ly/s2Nh50LrQPl #HealthyLiving #ForABetterUs #SocialResponsibility

There are still appointments available! Sign up for the Thurs., 11/10 blood drive at YMCA Anthony Bowen via: redcrossblood.org/give Your Y is honored to continue to partner with the Red Cross to host this community-strengthening service. #ForABetterUs #SocialResponsibility

Today is the day! Exercise your right to vote and let your voice be heard. Head to your polling place! vote.org/polling-place-… #VoteToday #YourVoiceMatters #ForABetterUs

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington supports voting rights. YMCADC Youth & Government youth recently hosted a voter registration at YAB. Your Y's Youth & Gov. program engages students in public policy and more. ymcayag.org/vote #YouthDevelopment #SocialResponsibility

1858 is the first recorded women’s auxiliary established in Charleston, SC YMCA. This auxiliary conducted a very successful industrial school for girls. How do I know? YMCA Archives: tinyurl.com/Women-in-the-Y… Elevating Boys & Young Men of Color does not supplant Women #BYMOC #YMCA

As part of our Black History Month #FounderFriday series, we celebrate Anthony Bowen, a civic leader in Washington, DC. In 1853, Bowen founded the first YMCA chapter for African Americans, which was later established as the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington YMCA of Metro Wash.

The countdown is on! 🧪💚 Thingamajig Invention Convention is almost here – and you don't want to miss it! This convention is all about educating the youth about STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) through a hands on approach.

All Early Learning and School Aged Childcare programs in DC and VA will close at 5 PM

YMCA Anthony Bowen is named after a man who helped shape D.C. before the Civil War. News4’s Tommy McFly takes a trip through history and how Bowen's strategy in the 1800s help young men and boys of color today. nbc4dc.com/2opnL0G

Some DC area employers are offering child care benefits for their employees, DC reporter Mimi Montgomery tells Fox 5 DC's #DMVZone. 📺: FOX 5 DC | Mimi Montgomery | Axios

#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryDC #GetToKnow Anthony Bowen, ex-slave & Founder/President, D.C.'s 12th Street YMCA, 1st Colored Y in the world, c. 1853! Discover Bowen's story: Black Broadway on U: In Small Spaces powered by EatonWorkshop, bit.ly/2o4GtjS #LiftingasHeClimb