To better represent who we are, what we do, and where we serve as a YMCA, we are looking to update our YMCA group name and would like you to help us choose.

In the video below Dean, our CEO shares a bit about the journey towards deciding to choose a new YMCA group name.

Please take a moment and vote below, which name you think would best represent our YMCA for years to come.

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