What's New in Your Neighborhood

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to appreciate and celebrate the colorful cultures, rich histories, and diversity of the American Latino community, specif

The modern 45,000-square-foot Veterans Memorial Building/Senior Center will be built between 1455 Madison Ave. and 711 Nevada St. and include a 290-seat theater, a catering/demonstration kitchen, multi-purpose rooms, a mini gym with two pickleball courts and a rooftop garden and walking track. Among other elements of the project, there will also be an adaptive physical education facility, as well as exhibits recognizing the city’s veterans and the NFL Alumni organization.

"Never give up who you are to belong. I missed out on years of joy in celebrating with my parents our culture and traditions. I missed out on being me so that I could be more like my friends – an African American, a Peruvian, a Japanese, and an Asian Indian – perhaps we all gave up something thinking we had to be more like each other." - Trung Ho, YMCA Staff

Safety is a key element of summer fun. Both the Y's swim lessons and safety around water programs offer youth valuable safety lessons, and much more. Consider enrolling in one or both of the programs to keep you and your family safe this summer. 

The blood drives hosted by the YMCA of Silicon Valley will save 1,500 lives – equivalent to every student and faculty member at Mt. Pleasant High School.

Together, YMCA of Silicon Valley board, staff, and community recognize and celebrate the life and legacy of Joan Platt. Joan passed away in November 2020 with family by her side in London, England. Joan was actively involved with YMCA of Silicon Valley for more than thirty years, serving as an advocate for youth, board member, Heritage Club member, and naming donor of the Lewis and Joan Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA.