The Y is New York City’s leading nonprofit advancing individual and community health and well-being for all. Learn more about the positive impact the Y is making in the lives of New Yorkers.

 

Impact Highlights in 2025

2 boys in pool

10,017 Youth

Served through Summer Day Camp.
5 people in front of coney island Y holding food

656,400 Pounds

Of food distributed by Y Community Markets and food pantries.
group photo in kitchen

23,843 New Yorkers

Served by Y Community Market food pantries.
Entrance to Greenpoint YMCA in Brooklyn

1,900 New Yorkers

Sheltered in expanded Y transitional housing.
YMCA instructor leading free citizenship preparation class

1,859 New Americans

Served through job training, workshops, and legal services.
rowe scholars holding college t-shirts

2,833 Teen Leaders

Participated in college readiness programs.

23,250 New Yorkers

Water fitness class
Taught to swim through camp and swim lessons.

264 Lifeguards

male lifeguard holding flotation device
Certified through the Y’s nationally-recognized Lifeguard Certification program.

37,000 Youth

kid in karate uniform high fives
Developed healthy habits in Y programs.

Download our two-page Branch Guide to view a list of some key YMCA community services and programs that are making a positive impact in NYC today. 

Branch Guide

How You Can Help

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