Our Staff by the Numbers
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16,500
full-time staff in 10,000 communities across the country
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28 years
In 1994, the Y defined "character" as the demonstration of four core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Today, these values continue to guide everything we do.
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230,000
Over 230,000 people of all backgrounds and skills volunteer their time and talent for Ys across the country.
Caring
OUR VALUES
Show a sincere concern for others
Honesty
OUR VALUES
Be truthful in what you say and do
Respect
OUR VALUES
Treat each other as we’d all like to be treated
Responsibility
OUR VALUES
Be accountable for your promises and actions
Guiding Beliefs
- When we focus our attention on the Y’s mission, work in partnership with others and build on our history of innovation, we can address the most pressing issues of our time like no other organization.
- All people have potential.
- Active and connected families make active and connected communities.
- We take a holistic approach to fostering development, promoting healthy spirit, mind and body.
- We are stronger when we open our doors to all.
- We seek to honor our mission, act in accordance with our values and place the greater good above all.
