Former YMCA of the Coastal Bend Cuts Ties with National Brand, Goes Independent

Former YMCA of the Coastal Bend cuts ties with national brand, goes independent

The YMCA of the Coastal Bend is charting a new path forward after announcing it will no longer be affiliated with the national Y-USA brand. The decision ends an 86-year partnership and marks a significant transition for the local community facility.Marketing and Media Consultant, Taylor Alanis, said the separation came after the national organization presented the facility with an ultimatum in May. They were required to either close their doors …

YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region: On the Cutting-Edge of Innovation

At the turn of the 20th century, the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region was the largest Y in the U.S. west of the Mississippi River. With that rich history of being on the frontier of expansion, CEO Boyd Williams and his team are keeping that spirit alive by setting a tone of continuous innovation for other community rec centers to follow. It’s a mission that can be traced all the way from Williams changing the Y’s organizational structure after his …