JER Chilton YMCA in Rockwall names 2024 Father of the Year

JER Chilton YMCA in Rockwall names 2024 Father of the Year

Rockwall, TX (June 16, 2024) – Each year mid-June, fathers everywhere are showered with love and appreciation for the tremendous roles they commit to their families and young people to whom they are father-figures. What many may not know is that Father’s Day got its original start at the Spokane, Washington YMCA in 1910. Today, […]

Registration for 57th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot now open

Registration for 57th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot now open

Dallas, TX (June 3, 2024) – Registration opened Saturday June 1st, for the 57th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health.  The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is a North Texas tradition that takes place each year on Thanksgiving morning. Participants can choose to run or walk the race in-person in Downtown Dallas on Thursday, […]

Rockwall’s Emily Spivey named JER Chilton YMCA Volunteer of the Year

Rockwall’s Emily Spivey named JER Chilton YMCA Volunteer of the Year

Rockwall, TX (May 9, 2024) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas recently honored local volunteers for their service to the YMCA organization and larger communities they serve. The YMCA, a volunteer-led organization driven by members, volunteers, staff, and the community, are especially appreciative of those who dedicate many thousands of hours each year towards the […]

Rockwall Area Chamber features non-profit Community Champions at monthly luncheon

Rockwall Area Chamber features non-profit Community Champions at monthly luncheon

Rockwall, TX (March 22, 2024) – Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Community Champions, eight local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, to the March Chamber membership luncheon.  Sharing their mission, passion projects, and little-known facts, those in attendance saw firsthand how these wonderful organizations contribute to the betterment of Rockwall County and surrounding areas. Showcasing their organizations […]

Rockwall YMCA “Angel Camp” makes for a summer of life-changing moments

Rockwall YMCA “Angel Camp” makes for a summer of life-changing moments

Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Summer parties are fun, and JER Chilton YMCA Angel Camp Summer Party is no different, however it is bittersweet as staff say farewell to campers and their families for another year. The memories though are extra sweet, and the friendships are rich! The Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp is designed […]

Mudbugs and Music Raise ‘Crawfish Cash’ for Angel Campers

Mudbugs and Music Raise ‘Crawfish Cash’ for Angel Campers

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 29, 2019) Dodie’s Cajun Diner served up nearly 2,000 pounds of mudbugs and raised $6,707 for children with special needs during its recent Crawfish Fest at The Harbor. Each year, Dodie’s donates proceeds from the annual festival to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. The “crawfish cash” benefits Angel Camp, which […]

Rockwall YMCA celebrates record-breaking spring sports season

Rockwall YMCA celebrates record-breaking spring sports season

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall recently wrapped up its most successful spring sports season to date, with its volleyball and soccer programs recording their highest enrollment ever. Rockwall Y spring volleyball closed out the season with championship games on May 12. Winners of the second through fourth grade […]