Find Your Y
Chicago's Urban Warriors: A Match Made in Healing
Advancing Equity for All
To celebrate National Mentoring Month this January, we're highlighting the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago's innovative approach to helping young people cope with the trauma of violence through mentorship relationships with military veterans. Read the latest in our series "Advancing Equity for All."
Our Impact
Each year, we strive to transform lives and strengthen communities worldwide.
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11 million community members served annually
Across the U.S., our Ys reach millions of people in 10,000 communities.
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4 million pounds of groceries
We provide millions of pounds of groceries to families each month.
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10,000 camp programs nationwide
Our day and overnight camps empowered kids by building lifelong skills, confidence and friendships.
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2,650 Ys across the U.S.
Ys reach millions of people across 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.