175th Anniversary: No Place Like This Place

No Place Like This Place

For 175 yearsthe Y has been a place where meaningful connections help build stronger communities. With locations in more than 10,000 neighborhoods across the countrywe’re part of everyday lifehelping people work toward their goalsbuild relationshipsand discover a true sense of belonging. No matter where you arethere’s a place for you here.

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    Celebrating 175 Years of the Y

    This yearthe YMCA begins a year-long celebration of 175 years of strengthening communities across the United States. From our earliest days to todaythe Y has been where strangers become friendsfamilies find supportand every generation belongs. Explore the milestones that have shaped our story for nearly two centuries.

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    • The Something for Everyone Place

      From swim lessons and child care to personal training and summer campthe Y is more than programs—it’s connection. It’s where unlikely friendships form and unexpected support shows up. Whoever you are and whatever your goalsyou’ll find your place and your people here. 

    Our Programs

    WHAT WE DO

    Our programs and services are focused on our primary areas of impact that help people achieve their goals and strengthen communities. With our breadth of offeringsyou can find the support you need and help your neighborhood thrive.

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      Youth Development

      We help young people to grow into healthythriving adults by offering supportive education and leadership programsteam sports and camps.

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      Healthy Living

      We support individual and community well–being. People of all agesinterests and skill levels can find the fitness classesfamily activities and group interests they need to lead activevibrant lives. The Y also collaborates with community leaders to bring healthy living within reach of all people.

       

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      Social Responsibility

      Through community programslocal outreach and global engagementwe provide support and inspire action in our communities.

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    • “The true self blooms only when we find our purpose.”

      At the Ywe strengthen communities by connecting people to their potentialpurposeand each other.

    News & Stories

    Our Impact

    Each yearwe strive to transform lives and strengthen communities worldwide.

    • 18 million community members served annually

      Across the U.S.our Ys reach millions of people in 10,000 communities.

    • 2.4 million youths served in food programs

      We provide millions of pounds of groceries to families each month.

    • 244,000 overnight camp participants

      Our day and overnight camps empowered kids by building lifelong skillsconfidence and friendships.

    • 2,597 Ys across the U.S.

      Ys reach millions of people across 50 statesplus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

    Work at the Y

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    • Launch Your Career at Your Local Y

      Find your purpose and fuel your passion with a career at the Y.

    Support the Y

    When you support the Y – the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities – you give young people a chance at a better futurefoster healthy lifes and help build vibrant communities right where you live.

    The YMCA of the USA is a nonprofit501(c)(3).