Mission Statement
OUR MISSION: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind
and body for all.
OUR CAUSE:At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors
to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn,
grow and thrive.
Description
WHO WE ARE:
The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development,
healthy living and social responsibility.
WHAT WE DO:The Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to
learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility,
the Y nurtures the potential of every child and teen, improves the nation’s health and well-being,
and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors.
HOW WE DO IT: There is no other nonprofit quite like the Y. That’s because in 10,000 neighborhoods across the
nation, we have the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but to deliver, lasting personal
and social change.
• The Y is community centered. For nearly 160 years, we’ve been listening and responding
to our communities.
• The Y brings people together. We connect people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge
the gaps in community needs.
• The Y nurtures potential. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow
and thrive.
• The Y has local presence and national reach. We mobilize local communities to effect lasting,
meaningful change.
