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CHAMBERSBURG MEMORIAL YMCA EARNS HIGHEST HONOR FOR ABUSE PREVENTION PRACTICES   September 10, 2025 – The Chambersburg Memorial YMCA has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation® by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management. Praesidium Accreditation® is a prestigious honor that publicly demonstrates the organization has worked to achieve the highest industry standards in abuse prevention. To achieve Accreditation, The Chambersburg YMCA underwent a rigorous process to implement Praesidium’s…

MEMBERSHIP RATE UPDATE – EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2025 Dear Valued Member,  We’re writing to inform you of an upcoming adjustment to our membership rates, which will take effect on September 16, 2025. As a current member, these changes will be reflected in your monthly draft beginning October 1, 2025, or at the time of your annual renewal, depending on your membership type.  Updated Rates (Effective October 1, 2025):  Youth (ages 6–11): $19/month | $209/year  Teen (ages 12–17): $22.50/month | $247.…

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Happy Holidays from the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA! Please take the time to view a video message from our Executive Director, Carla Christian:  We wish you and your family a Happy Holiday!

Investing in the Safety of our YOUTH The Chambersburg Memorial YMCA has a long-standing commitment to ensuring the safety and protection of the children and youth we serve. As part of this commitment, we are excited to announce that we are pursuing Praesidium Accreditation. Praesidium is a leader in abuse risk management and has worked globally for more than 30 years with thousands of organizations across various industries to help them assess, prevent, and respond to the sexual abuse of…

Raising Awareness During Diabetes Awareness Month Did you know that of the 98 million Americans who have prediabetes, more than 8 in 10 adults are not aware they have it? November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA is encouraging everyone in the community to understand their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and steps to take to prevent the disease. First, we invite you to take the 60-second Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and…