Over 1,500 individuals, including families and their children participate in one of the First Coast Y Back-to-School Bash events, which included opportunities to learn about health and well-being from community partners.
Photos courtesy of Paola Lorenzo
The First Coast YMCA teamed up with four other YMCA associations to host Back to School events.
Photos courtesy of Paola Lorenzo
The First Coast YMCA staff at the Winston, Barco-Newton and St. Augustine Y branches engaged with military families for a full day of fun.
Photos courtesy of Paola Lorenzo
Jacksonville is home to the third largest military population in the nation and the First Coast Y is dedicated to serving military families, especially their little ones.
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Thanks to the Back-to-School Backpack Drive, which took place in the weeks leading up to this event, children were given backpacks and supplies to get them ready for their upcoming school year.
Photos courtesy of Paola Lorenzo
As the first Armed Services YMCA affiliate in Florida, the First Coast Y is committed to providing programs and events such as the Back-to-School Bash for servicemen and women and their families.
Photos courtesy of Paola Lorenzo
This second-annual event included Baptist Healthy Living Center health screenings, swimming, group exercise demonstrations, over 50 community partners showcasing their services and even more fun for kids.
The First Coast YMCA recently teamed up with four other YMCA associations across the state to host a series of Back-to-School Bash events as a way to give back to active duty, guard and reserve military members and their families.
