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Advocacy

Stay Involved The YMCA of the USA Government Relations and Policy office is located in Washington, D.C., and is dedicated to supporting local YMCAs in building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Staff members educate and engage members of Congress, the White House and other policymakers about the YMCA mission, community impact and expertise on youth, family and community issues.

YMCA of the USA also supports and encourages YMCAs to participate in public policy at the state and local levels.

If your YMCA is interested in applying for federal funds, go to www.fbci.gov, or view a new publication from the federal government that lists more than 100 grant programs available to community-based organizations. If your YMCA would like to contact its member of Congress, go to http://www.congress.org. For opportunities on how to get involved with your local advocacy work visit the Legislative Action Center.

To contact the Y-USA Government Relations and Policy office, call 800-932-9622.