From The Ground Up
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When communities get better, the world gets better. Discover how we positively impact the nation—and how you can help us—one neighborhood at a time.
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Visit any participating Y in the U.S. through membership at your "home" Y so you can reach your health and wellness goals wherever you live, work or travel.
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Hurricane Dorian brought devastation to the Bahamas, killing dozens and leaving hundreds missing and homeless. YMCA World Service is collecting donations for YMCA of Grand Bahama.
News From the Y
October 2, 2019
My Y Story. YouTube series strikes viral video gold according to Forbes. Q&A with Y-USA CMO Valerie Waller.
September 25, 2019
"My Y Story" uses social media to bring attention to the stories of the Y's most influential alumni. Forbes takes a look.
September 23, 2019
Over 700 Ys across the U.S. celebrated Welcoming Week this month--Forbes highlighted some of the exciting events.
September 4, 2019
The Y is inspiring future generations to embrace STEM through year-round youth development programs.
August 28, 2019
Romper talks with Lindsay Mondick, Senior Manager of Aquatics, to learn how often kids should take swim lessons.
August 18, 2019
For four days earlier this month, more than 3,000 representatives of the YMCA convened in London to celebrate 175 years of the organization's worldwide impact.
