Our Story Every New Yorker deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential—as individuals, as families, and as neighborhoods. New York City’s YMCA is here to help fellow New Yorkers and our neighborhoods stay healthy in body and mind, and gain the skills and opportunities we all need to thrive. Where there’s a Y, there’s a way for all of us to grow stronger, together. Our story begins more than 150 years ago, part of an international movement to harbor young men who were moving in droves to cities to make their fortunes. (Fun fact: Walt Whitman was an early charter member of the 1st NYC YMCA, in Brooklyn). Since then, we’ve grown to a network of 22 branches around the five boroughs, and serve a vastly more diverse population of New Yorkers with ever-evolving needs. Today, more than half a million New Yorkers come to the Y for our community-focused health and wellness programs, classes, and facilities. The bridge between the Y, then and now, is the Y’s earnest belief that every New Yorker deserves the chance to reach our full potential–as individuals, families and communities. New York City’s YMCA is here to help fellow New Yorkers and our neighborhoods stay healthy in body and mind, and gain the skills and opportunities we all need to truly thrive. Strategic Plan Our strategic plan outlines the Y’s next chapter and illustrates how we will serve New York City. Strategic Plan Y Stories Hear from community members whose lives have been impacted by the Y. Read Y Stories Events Participate in a Y event, support our cause, and become a part of our community. Upcoming Events Our Impact 7,524 Kids put on the Path to Success 35,148 NYers Improved Their Health 48,152 NYers Connected to and Engaged in Our Communities Impact Report Growing in the Bronx The new La Central YMCA in the South Bronx and the Northeast Bronx YMCA, to be completed in 2020, will serve tens of thousands of residents each year, create new jobs, add new recreational and learning spaces, and foster community engagement. Bronx Plans Footer menu center About Us Guest Rooms Careers Pressroom Y Stories Events Contact Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram © 2020. YMCA of Greater New York is a 501(C)(3) | EIN: 13-1624228 YMCA accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and cash payments. Footer menu right Privacy Policy Terms of use