More than YMCAs are providing healthy meals during the COVID crisis. #StayWithUs
From The Ground Up
Opens in a new window COVID-19 Emergency Services: Child Care
With COVID-19-related school closures and the urgency for essential workers to report to work, there is a critical need for safe child care options across the country. In response, the Y is offering emergency child care at more than 940 locations for families of medical personnel, essential employees and first responders.
Opens in a new window COVID-19 Emergency Services: Food Distribution
Amid school closures and economic uncertainty, a rapidly increasing number of people are facing food insecurity. In response, hundreds of Ys nationwide are providing free grab-and-go meals to help address this serious issue.
Opens in a new window Find a Y-Affiliated Food Distribution Site
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The Y has always brought people together. During a time of community-mandated closures and recommendations to shut down programs and limit gatherings, stay connected to the Y with resources for kids, families and active older adults along with plenty of ways to stay active from home.
News From the Y
April 27, 2020
YMCA of the USA President and CEO Kevin Washington discusses how Ys will reopen facilities safely and responsibly, and also the emergency services being provided by Ys to hundreds of communities across the U.S.
April 14, 2020
Amidst the continuing coronavirus pandemic, emergency operations are the top priority for the Y from coast to coast — but they are coming at a huge cost.
April 13, 2020
As confirmed cases in the United States of Coronavirus or COVID-19 rises above 500,000, emergency, essential and nonprofit workers like those at the YMCA of the USA are working on the ground to help.
April 3, 2020
While COVID-19 continues to spread, nonprofit organizations like the Y continue to operate some of their most important programs, while calling for a federal stimulus package directed toward nonprofits.
April 3, 2020
The Y shares how it is striving to continue its mission, even when it had to close its door to visitors. The 'Stay With Us' campaign offers valuable lessons for working through the crisis.
April 2, 2020
Y-USA's Stacey McDaniel explains how YMCAs across the country have adapted and collaborated to bring more meals to kids and families than ever before.
