The Y is New York City’s leading nonprofit community service and wellness organization. Learn more about the positive impact the Y is making in the lives of New Yorkers.

 

Impact Highlights in 2024

2 boys in pool

10,140 Youth

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

556,800 Pounds

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

3,500 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

1,200 New Americans

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

82% of Y Teen Leaders

Matriculated to college.

41,900 New Yorkers

Water fitness class
Learned to swim and develop life-saving water safety skills through Y aquatics programs.

223 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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