Families, runners, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels will gather at the Portage Township YMCA at 7:00 AM on Thanksgiving morning to participate in the 16th Annual Turkey Trot. The event kicks off with a free 1k Kids Fun Run at 7:45 AM for...

This year, the Portage Township YMCA volunteered to help 500 Turkeys, Inc. accomplish their goal of feeding 1,000 families throughout Northwest Indiana on Thanksgiving. In total, the Y needs to collect 200 boxes of instant mashed potatoes and 100...

The Portage Brewfest is the YMCA’s biggest fundraiser. Over 200 people come every year to support the YMCA, sample local craft beers, and have a good time with their community. "It’s overwhelming,” said Jan Zurek, the Fund Development Director...

The Portage YMCA has been kicking off the city’s Halloween celebrations for so many years that no one really remembers when it started. YMCA Trick or Treat Trail Walk is a tradition that connects the Y with the children of its community, creating a...

As a longtime member of the Portage Township YMCA (the Y), this week’s Life in the Spotlight, Kimberly Lopez, has always noticed the difference the Y was trying to make in its community. And for two years now, Lopez has been an integral part of...

Amber Zimmer has grown from an avid summer camper to a Healthy Living Director under the YMCA roof. The Y’s culture of group problem solving and commitment to healthy lifestyles are both ideals that Amber shares and strives for in her community....

The Portage YMCA and the City of Portage have come together to present Portage on the Move, an initiative that has started this summer to bring the community together for free fitness events. The YMCA will be hosting free noncompetitive 5K’s for...

The Portage Township YMCA has a special raffle that you must take part in! The drawing is for 4 White Sox Scout Seats and a parking pass to the May 4th game against the Red Sox. The package is valued at $1,000. The raffle is free to enter to anyone...

Erin Robles's life has been dedicated to the betterment of children in her community. Whether it is through her time at the Portage Township YMCA as Childcare Programs and Marketing Director or as a mother to her children, Robles uses every day to...

Health met fun at Portage YMCA’s annual Healthy Kids Day this Saturday. With free health screenings, bouncy houses, snow cones, and a multitude of booths, members of the Portage community, no matter what age, were able to enjoy their time learning...