Supporting Healthy CommunitiesAcross New York, too many neighbors face chronic conditions, isolation, and urgent health risks—from rising rates of diabetes to a national lifeguard shortage that threatens water safety. The Y tackles these challenges head-on with preventative health programs, nutrition support, and lifesaving training that strengthen individual well-being and community resilience. Meet Roberto Behind every number is a neighbor like Roberto. For him, the Y is where staying active turned into staying healthy and connected.With your support, we can expand preventative health services, fight isolation, and train the next generation of lifeguards, ensuring New Yorkers of every age have the tools to live safer, stronger, longer lives. Read More Stories Learn More About Our Commitment to NYC The YMCA of Greater New York is officially launching a bold $175 million campaign to expand access to transformational opportunities that enhance individual and community well-being across NYC. Central to this effort are critical investments to strengthen and build healthier, more engaged, and empowered communities. Healthy Communities Combating chronic conditions & addressing urgent community health needs. Learn More Engaged Communities Increasing civic engagement and public policy advocacy. Learn more Empowered Communities Expanding pathways to college, careers and social mobility. Learn More