We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for life. With so many demands on today’s families and the increased focus on early brain development, families need all the support they can get to nurture the potential of youth. Our youth development programs teach children essential social skills and values, giving them the foundation they’ll need to flourish.

The Y aims to improve the nation’s health and well-being by providing programs and activities that promote wellness, reduce risk for disease and help others reclaim their health. These programs and everything else the Y does are in service of making us—our Ys and our communities—better. The result is a country that values health and communities that support healthy choices.

We know that when we work together, we move individuals, families and communities forward. The Y responds to society’s most pressing needs by developing innovative, community-based solutions to help those in need to reach their full potential. We are also committed to inspiring a spirit of service by uniting individuals from all walks of life to participate in and work for positive social change.