The Y is a cause for strengthening community, committed everyday to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We advocate for vital resources such as improved tutoring programs for children or more access to healthy living resources in neighborhoods. We deliver real and lasting change.

The Y offers more than programs and services. We ensure that every individual has access to the essentials to learn, grow and thrive. Fitness classes don't just improve someone's physical healthy, they help unleash a new outlook on life. Youth soccer doesn't just teach a kid to score a goal; it teaches character and social skills for future leaders. This is what the really offers. Won't you be a part of our cause?

OUR MISSION: We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities

OUR FOCUS: The Y is the leading non-profit committed to strengthening our community through:

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen

• Childcare Services
• Hippy (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)
• Y-Reads!
• TRIAD Alternative School
• Leaders in Training
• Y-Achievers
• Y-Mentors
• Teen Centers
• Youth Fitness Centers
• Water Park
• Sports Leagues
• Camp
• Alpine Climbing Tower

HEALTHY LIVING: Improving our community's health and well-being

• Family Fitness Classes
• TGIFF (Thank Goodness it's Family Friday)
• Group Fitness Classes
• Personal Training
• Indoor and Outdoor Pools
• Water Excersize Classes
• Adult Sports Leagues and Play
• Social Clubs (Bridge Club, Mahjong and more)
• Free Health and Wellness Seminars and Screenings
• Member Socials and Appreciation Days
• Scholarships (We never turn anyone away for an inability to pay)

FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to our neighbors

• Foster and Adoption Service through our Safe Children Coalition
• Youth Shelter
• Schoolhouse Link (Homeless Youth Services)
• Couseling and Family Management Services
• Kalish House (Youth Independent Living)
• Clothes Closet
• Foster Angels
• Food Pantry (DeSoto County)
• Special Community Events

http://www.sarasota-ymca.org