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Discover the Y, where strangers become friends. With 24 locations across St. Louis and Southwest Illinois, you'll experience a supportive and inclusive community.



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WHAT WE DO

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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.


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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.


 

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