For 135 years the YMCA of Greater Houston has focused on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. At the Y strengthening community is our cause. We know that a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.
At the Y, we take immense pride in our work to help all of us be our best selves. We provide a place to play, to learn, to be healthy, and to give back. We believe that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Everything the Y does is in service of making sure people and communities thrive.
When you are part of the Y you become part of a community and an organization that is actively and visibly improving outcomes for all. Today, we are transforming to better address issues like food insecurity, health disparities, inequities, social isolation, learning gaps and more.
We are committed to ensuring that our members, program participants, donors, volunteers and team members feel genuinely welcome, encouraged and supported. The YMCA of Greater Houston is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in every community we serve. As with everything we do, we are guided by our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith—values that compel us to recognize the value of every person and to be a multicultural and inclusive organization.
Taking the YMCA of Greater Houston from a Place to a Purpose
As a 501(c)3 charitable organization, the Y works side-by-side with our neighbors to address critical community issues. As the needs of our communities shift and evolve, the Y adapts and assesses our programs and resources to determine the best and most sustainable ways to bring about positive change.