Strengthening Communities and Providing Opportunities For All
Our YMCA has committed to significantly increasing our impact in the Gateway Region by serving more people, innovating and improving programs, and ensuring we have purposefully designed spaces to support generations to come.
We've identified three focus areas that will help us reach our goal to ensure all youth and families in our region have the resources needed to succeed.
Bridging the Opportunity Gap
Connecting Communities
Cultivating Health Equity
Ways to Get Involved
Expanded Reach: Capital Campaign
Across the Gateway Region, we have identified areas of opportunity to reach out to growing neighborhoods within our region.
Access for All: Annual Campaign
Supporting our Annual Campaign ensures we can scale and expand our programs into our most vulnerable communities.
Securing the Future: Estate Gift
We are able to invest in the future while providing support today for program innovation and scholarships through endowments.
Our Community Partners
We're proud to partner with leading organizations and companies in the St. Louis region to create opportunities for all.
Affordable Healthcare for All
In partnership with Affinia Healthcare, the Y opened a new healthcare center next to the Emerson YMCA, offering residents in Ferguson, MO and surrounding areas affordable healthcare and access to Y programs promoting health and well-being.
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Soccer For Our City
Since 2023, our partnership with St. Louis CITY SC has enabled over 2,000 youth to join Y soccer at reduced costs, with CITY SC providing equipment, training, and coach support. Together with CITY SC and Together Credit Union, TCU offers $300 Earn & Learn savings accounts to selected Y teens for every CITY SC soccer save.
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Sports For All
In partnership with the St. Louis Cardinals, Cardinals Care, Boniface Foundation, and Miracle League, the Y opened a $5.2 million YMCA Adaptive Sports Complex. The facility features a custom Miracle League Baseball Field, accessible walking track, and sensory-rich playground, enabling people with disabilities to enjoy sports.
Investing In Our Community
A $2.2 million donation from Edward Jones has enabled significant facility improvements and program investments, enhancing our service to youth and families, bridging gaps in chronic disease prevention, and uniting diverse communities.
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Opportunities for All
Bayer’s support allows the Bayer YMCA to expand programs and services addressing critical challenges in the north city community. The Early Childhood Education Center, Community Kitchen, Teen Tech Center, and more work to bridge opportunity gaps, connect communities, and foster health equity.
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Caring for the Whole Person
The Gateway Region YMCA and SSM Health are developing a 5,000-square-foot medical care facility at the Chesterfield YMCA, combining resources to meet the health and wellness needs of the growing Chesterfield community.
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Keeping Kids Safe Around Water
With the support of the City Museum, the Y offers discounted swim lessons to community members in need, helping keep kids safe around water.
Learn About Our PartnershipThe Y is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charity that works side-by-side with our neighbors every day to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. One of the ways we do that is by providing financial assistance to children, adults and families who may be unable to afford a membership or participation in our programs. The Y counts on the generous donations from the public to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate in our services.
When you give to the Y, you’re doing your part to strengthen our community—and a strong community is good for everyone. Whether you’re helping a child in need attend summer camp, giving someone the assistance they need to make a healthy change in their life, or contributing to the construction of a new Y facility, your gift will let us continue to affect positive change in our region.