March 27, 2026

The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina welcomed community leaders, donors, volunteers, and partners to its 2026 Chairman’s Social, an evening dedicated to celebrating the collective impact that makes the YMCA’s mission possible across our region.

Held annually, the Chairman’s Social provides an opportunity to reflect on the lives changed through YMCA programs and partnerships, while also looking ahead to opportunities that will allow the Y to continue serving families and individuals for generations to come.

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March 25, 2026

The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Association Board of Directors: John Jewell, Dr. Wesley Johnson, Henry Singletary, and Shelley Thomas. Each brings a Read More »

March 3, 2026

Originally published in Wilma magazine, this feature takes you inside the heart of YMCA Camp Kirkwood — where kids aren’t just having classic camp fun like zip-lining, fishing, and swimming, they’re building confidence, responsibility, and leadership that sticks with them for life. Through the leadership of executive director Savanah Standifer and the Y’s mission-driven approach, Camp Kirkwood is expanding access, strengthening its programs, and proving that a week in the woods can shape who a young person becomes. Read on to see why this “hidden gem” deserves to be better known and why its impact goes far beyond summer. 

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