About

THE NATION’S 2,686 YMCAs respond to critical social needs by drawing on our collective strength as of one of the largest not-for-profit community service organizations in the United States.

Today’s YMCAs serve thousands of U.S. communities, uniting 21 million children and adults of all ages, races, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. Our reach and impact can be seen in the millions of lives we touch every year. Across the nation, YMCAs are committed to helping:

• Children and youth deepen positive values, their commitment to service and their motivation to learn
• Families build stronger bonds, spend time together and become more engaged with their communities
• Individuals strengthen their spiritual, mental and physical well-being

At every stage of life, YMCAs are there to help children, families and individuals reach their full potential.

Embracing Our Commitment to…

Children and Youth

• Nearly 10 million children ages 17 and under engage in a wealth of enriching YMCA activities.
• Together, YMCAs are the nation’s largest provider of child care, with nearly 10,000 child care sites across the country that provide high-quality, affordable care to more than 500,000 children.

Families

• YMCAs help families build bonds, connect with community resources and become strong and self-sufficient.

Health and Well-being

• YMCAs are collectively the nation’s largest providers of health and well-being programs.

Communities

• Financial assistance - made possible annually by more than $1.6 billion in public and private support, as well as YMCA members - opens all YMCA programs to those in need.

Volunteer founded and volunteer led, YMCAs depend on the generosity and dedication of their 548,926 volunteers across the United States.

Our Vision:
To be a premier organization in the healthy development of children, teens, and adults; the strengthening of families; and the building of community.

Our Mission:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Our Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith

• Caring - “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40
• Honesty - “Whatever is true, whatever is right, think about such things.” Philippians 4:8
• Respect - “For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged.” Matthew 7:2
• Responsibility - “You have been faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things.” Matthew 25:23
• Faith - “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews 11:6

Our Goals: *FOCUS ON THE MISSION: “Changing Lives: the Ultimate Bottom Line.”

• Achieve financial stability, both short and long term.
• Maintain organizational respect, trust, and credibility.
• Develop an effective partnership of volunteers and staff.

Our Christian Heritage is…
1.   The basis of our fellowship
2.   The foundation of our values
3.   The standard of our conduct
4.   The source of our strength.