Greater Philadelphia YMCA Lays Off 3,400 Workers

PHILADELPHIA — Thousands of people working for the Greater Philadelphia YMCA have been laid off due to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, crisis, according to reports.

The Greater Philly YMCA laid off 3,400 workers in response to the virus, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.

According to Action News, only 61 employees remain at all Greater Philly YMCA locations and those workers have taken a pay cuts.

All 16 branches of the YMCA, its 12 early learning centers, and its community service centers have been closed since March 16.

See Greater Philadelphia YMCA locations below:

The move is Pennsylvania's largest mass layoff amid the pandemic.

According to data from the Pennsylvania Office of Unemployment Compensation, 378,900 people filed claims between March 15 and March 21. From March 22 to March 25, 271,067 more people filed claims.

Greater Philadelphia YMCA President and CEO Shaun Elliott told the Philadelphia Inquirer the YMCA plans to open all branches once cleared by public health officials.

Elliot said the YMCA's revenue has dropped significantly since the outbreak began, according to the Pennsylvania Capital Star.

Members of Greater Philadelphia YMCA branches can keep their memberships active as a donation, keep them active as a donation and get a month credit tacked on at the end of the year, or freeze the membership.

Greater Philadelphia YMCA locations are:

• Ambler Area YMCA — 1325 McKean Road, Ambler, PA 19002
• Audubon YMCA — 2460 Boulevard of the Generals, West Norriton, PA 19403
• Boyertown YMCA — 301 West Spring St., Boyertown, PA 19512
• Camden Community Services — 808 Market St., 3rd Floor Camden, NJ 08102
• Camp Speers at the Poconos — 143 Nichecronk Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
• Christian Street YMCA — 1724 Christian St., Philadelphia, PA 19146
• Columbia North YMCA — 1400 N. Broad St., Philadelphia PA, 19121
• Gilbertsville Center — 144 Holly Road, Gilbertsville, PA 19525
• Haverford YMCA — 891 N. Eagle Road, Havertown, PA 19083
• Mt. Laurel YMCA — 59 Centerton Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
• Northeast Family YMCA — 11088 Knights Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
• Phoenixville YMCA — 400 E. Pothouse Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
• Pottstown YMCA — 724 North Adams St., Pottstown, PA 19464
• Rocky Run YMCA — 1299 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063
• Roxborough YMCA — 7201 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19128
• Spring Valley YMCA — 19 W. Linfield-Trappe Road, Limerick, PA 19468
• Stephen Klein Wellness Center — 2144 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120
• Upper Perkiomen YMCA — 1399 Quakertown Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073
• West Philadelphia YMCA — 5120 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19139
• Willow Grove YMCA — 3300 Davisville Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040
• Women’s Opportunity Center — 8008 Rte 130N, Building A Suite 216, Delran, NJ 08075