THE Y IS MORE THAN JUST OUR FITNESS CENTERS, POOLS AND PROGRAMS.
We're here to connect you with opportunities to improve your health and be a part of the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening your local communities.
WHAT WE DO
YMCA Programs
Our wide range of fitness programs and activities promote overall well-being, no matter where you are on your journey toward better health.
From summer camp to child care to sports and more, our youth programs nurture the unique development journey of every child and teen.
Through community programs, local outreach and global engagement, we provide support and inspire action in our communities.
WHO WE ARE
We are an organization like no other. The YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by empowering young people, improving the health and well-being of people of all ages and inspiring action in and across communities.
Founded in 1853, the Gateway Region YMCA serves nearly 325,000 individuals in the bi-state region.
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
We are excited to partner with MLS expansion team St. Louis CITY SC to make soccer more accessible within our region. View our 8 branches taking part in the program and read more about the partnership.
The custom-designed Miracle League Baseball Field has been made possible through a generous partnership with the St. Louis Cardinals and Cardinals Care, the team's charitable foundation, Boniface Foundation, and Miracle League.
Affinia Healthcare will celebrate the development of its newest location in North St. Louis County, adjacent to the Emerson YMCA. The need for this facility comes after a community health assessment that identified areas where unmet primary health care needs are prevalent.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY IS OUR CAUSE
We believe that giving back and inspiring action is a key part of strengthening communities. In 2021, our YMCA celebrated
♥ $2.76 Million in Financial Assistance
given to those in need to participate in Y programs and services.
♥ 2,250 Children Equipped
with drowning prevention skills through discounted swim lessons and swim outreach programs.
♥ 715 Individuals Served
through Inclusion & Adaptive Support Services, including 74 in Integrated Fitness programming.
♥ 213 Participants in YMCA Chronic Disease Prevention Programs
including Diabetes Prevention, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring, and liveSTRONG® at the YMCA.
♥ 1,163 Volunteers
gave 34,700 hours to strengthen their community.
♥ 227,549 Lives Impacted
through membership and programs.
Learn more about the Gateway Region YMCA's impact across our St. Louis and Metro East communities by checking out the full 2021 Annual Report.