From August 1–15, we’re offering free day passes (up to 3) and no join fees. Stop in to any of our 7 locations or join online ( to beat the summer heat and stay active.

The President’s budget proposes eliminating dedicated federal funding for local afterschool and summer programs. 1 in 5 children may lose their programs nationwide. Join us in telling Congress #AfterschoolWorks

Thank you so much @DE_GarrettP and @DukeEnergy!.

Update: Due to weather conditions, all centers will now close at 2pm today (1/10). All evening activities are canceled. We will provide updates for any changes to tomorrow's schedule. Thank you.

All centers plan to close at 4pm. We will reevaluate as weather conditions change. All evening activities are canceled.

accumulation. Please see locations below. Thank you and stay safe. Asheville City: Beaverdam, Enka/Erwin: Sandhill, North Buncombe: Beaverdam, Reynolds/Owen: Haw Creek, Roberson: Avery’s Creek, McDowell: West Marion.

Our YMCA School's Out Program will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, 1/10. Pack layers, lunch and any meds your child may need. Pick up is by 12:30 pm to ensure the safety of all to get home. We are closing early due to the NWS has issued a warning for rapid ice.

Double Your Impact! Every dollar you give by Dec. 31 will be matched—helping families hit hardest by Hurricane Helene. Together, we can provide childcare scholarships, healthy food, and mental health resources to those who need us most. Donate today here:

Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools are closed today. Our schools closed sites will open at 10 a.m. at Weaverville, Beaverdam, Sandhill, Avery’s Creek, and Haw Creek.

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We're so grateful to have been serving the community with showers, food and supply distributions, community group exercise classes, WiFi and charging, emergency childcare, and more in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Learn more:

If you are able, please donate to help the community during this time of crisis. Together we will rebuild a better us!

Upcoming YMCA of WNC Community Health Mobile Food Markets:.Tuesday, Oct. 8: Asheville YMCA, 12 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9: Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler, 12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10: Reuter Family YMCA in Biltmore Park, 12 p.m.

The Corpening Memorial YMCA in Marion is open to the public from 2-6 p.m. daily for showers, WiFi, charging. This location is also a relief distribution site and emergency shelter. The Woodfin YMCA is now open for members from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

The downtown Asheville YMCA is distributing essential relief items to the public outdoors from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. WiFi and charging available.

Reuter Family YMCA is open to the public from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for showers, charging, and WiFi. The gymnasium is open for basketball and general play. The youth lounge is open (parental supervision required). We are also distributing relief supplies from this location.

If you are able to make a financial contribution to support them and our relief and recovery efforts, please go to Thank you!.

We hope you and your family are safe. Like so many in the community, some of our staff members have lost housing and vehicles and have no power, water, or Internet.

• Our Mobile Food Markets are in action. Please follow YMCA of WNC Community Health for schedules. We will have a mobile food market tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Asheville Y.

• The Reuter Family YMCA in south Asheville is open to the public from 10-5 daily for showers. The gymnasium is open for basketball and general play. The playground and youth lounge are open (parental supervision required). WiFi and charging are also available.