As the YMCA struggles to trudge along by forgiving these men their rent for the duration, a few angels have taken wing to help them, including the YMCA’s regular donors.

David Bluemling, Chair, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Board of Directors, talks with host Tate Blanchard about how the board guided the organization out of bankruptcy and into $600,000 positive cashflow, and how they are dealing with the pandemic. ymcapgh.org

FRANKLIN PARK (KDKA) — The Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park is finding a new way to protect its members against COVID-19.

“We are working every day to find ways to keep the facility cleaner,” said Baierl Family YMCA Executive Director Kathy Nipps.

Nipps said one of those ways is by installing what’s being calling Defender 29.

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YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh has planned a scavenger hunt in order to get families out of their homes and into the parks this spring.

The hunt is throughout April. Participation is free.

“We were trying to find ways to get families to go outside together,” said Todd Brinkman, YMCA vice president of youth enrichment. “I think everybody needs a little break.”

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