The YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening individuals and communities across the country. At the Y, we’re here to help you find your “why” – your greater sense of purpose – by connecting you with opportunities to improve your health, support young people, make new friends and contribute to a stronger, more cohesive community for all.
Watch how people of all ages and all walks of life are finding their Y.
In an op-ed for Newsweek, President and CEO Suzanne McCormick urges Congress to pass supplemental child care funding to help ensure that providers like the Y have the support they need to hire and retain skilled staff and keep programs affordable and accessible for families.
In observation of Native American Heritage Month, guest writer Les G. Peters of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach, Community Development Branch reflects on his life experiences as a Native American/Indigenous person and how the ability to embrace both a Western and a Native worldview helps him to best serve his community and live a fulfilled life. Read the latest in our blog series “Advancing Equity for All.”
Each year, we strive to transform lives and strengthen communities worldwide.
Across the U.S., our Ys reach millions of people in 10,000 communities.
We provide millions of pounds of groceries to families each month.
Our day and overnight camps empowered kids by building lifelong skills, confidence and friendships.
Ys reach millions of people across 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
We are committed to strengthening communities. Learn more about our mission, vision and the core values that guide us each and every day.
Find your purpose and fuel your passion with a career at the Y.
