Find Your People. Find Your Y.
Discover the Y, where strangers become friends. With 24 locations across St. Louis and Southwest Illinois, you'll experience a supportive and inclusive community.
WHAT WE DO
YMCA Programs
Find Your People. Find Your Y.
Hear from our Y members and see for yourself how people of all ages and walks of life are not only finding their people – but finding their Y.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY IS OUR CAUSE
Founded in 1853, the Gateway Region YMCA serves nearly 300,000 individuals in the bi-state region. In 2022, our YMCA celebrated
♥ $2.27 Million in Financial Assistance
given to those in need to participate in Y programs.
♥ 4,698 Children Equipped
with drowning prevention skills through discounted swim lessons, swim outreach programming, and Safety Around Water school collaborations.
♥ 720,000 Pounds of Food Given to 3,000 Families
through Good Food for All, a program in cooperation with Partnership for a Healthier America.
♥ 386 Participants in YMCA Healthy Lifestyles Programming
including the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, Exercise for Parkinson's Program, LiveSTRONG® at the YMCA, and Starting the Conversation.
♥ 2,700 Volunteers
gave 40,868 volunteer hours to serve and strengthen their community.
♥ 562 Individuals Served
through Inclusion & Adaptive Support Services, including 86 Integrated Fitness participants.