OUR CHARITABLE EFFORTS

The YMCA is strengthening the foundation of community with support from donors like you.

As a leading non-profit organization, the YMCA serves Greater Houston by building healthier families, empowering youth and fostering inclusive communities. At the Y we ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive, regardless of ability to pay. We work hard each day to make a difference in the lives of those in our community through programs that impact our area’s youth, families and older adults.

Strengthening the Foundation of Community

The YMCA of Greater Houston is the 4th largest YMCA in the country with an expansive 10,000 square mile service area that spans 11 counties encompassing:

  • 21 YMCA Membership Centers
  • 1 Overnight Camp & Conference Center
  • 39 Outreach Sites
  • 200+ After School & Early Care Sites
  • 4 Adaptive Sites including 2 Miracle League Complexes
houston city skyline

Be the Change

The Annual Giving Campaign ensures that everyone has equal access to the resources and tools they need to thrive.

In the Greater Houston area, YMCA wellness facilities, one overnight camp and hundreds of program sites strive to empower youth, build healthier families and foster inclusive communities. These programs are driven by our mission of serving Houston as a cause-driven organization for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Together, we strive to create a stronger community. Your donation helps ensure everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

Children engaged in enjoyable activities in a classroom setting

Empowered Youth

A group of young kids and adults enjoying their snack outdoors

Healthier Families

Group of elderly people having a chat in the YMCA facility

Inclusive Communities

Ways to Give

The campaign is about more than just raising money. It is about the life changing impact that the YMCA provides by opening doors to those in need. The child who gains confidence through learning opportunities, the active older adult who is no longer isolated and is living a healthy and active lifestyle, a family given opportunities to spend quality time together and so many more. The stories of those who are impacted by the Y have the power to unite and inspire.

Donate to the Annual Campaign

Help us deliver on our cause through a charitable donation to make our mission impact possible. Our community faces new challenges that create a greater need for the work we do, and we need your help to do it. Your support enables our community’s success.

Interested in recommending a grant to the YMCA from a Donor Advised Fund? Click the button below to learn more.

1886 Member Giving Society

The 1886 Society recognizes YMCA member donors who commit to making a lasting impact in their community through a recurring monthly gift to the YMCA Annual Campaign. Members of the 1886 Society ensure that the YMCA is there to provide opportunities for all.

Y Forever-Estate Planning

When you include the YMCA of Greater Houston in your estate plan, your generosity brings about meaningful change. Strengthening the Y’s endowment funds is critical to ensuring that the YMCA is there to serve the community for generations to come.

Charity Navigator Accredited

The YMCA of Greater Houston is proud to have received the coveted 4-star rating for sound fiscal management and a commitment to accountability and transparency from Charity Navigator, America’s premier charity evaluator. This allows our donors to feel confident in their decision to designate their donation to their local charity, the YMCA.

A text-based logo with a dark blue rectangle over a littler blue rectangle, in the top right of the stacked rectangles it reads "charity navigator" in white, block text, with 4 yellow stars just below it at the top of the lighter blue box, under the stars the text "four-star charity" is written out in a similar white, block font.
BBB-Accredited Charity

The YMCA of Greater Houston meets the Better Business Bureau’s standards for charity accountability. The BBB’s 20 Standards for Charity Accountability were developed to assist donors in making sound giving decisions and to foster public confidence in charities, and we are proud to carry its distinction.

A blue torch sits above the letters BBB with a flame made of two blue squiggles, further to the right in a blue box with white, block text inside reading "accredited business".

Double Your Impact
Matching Gift

Want your donation to make an even deeper impact in our community? Many employers offer gift matching programs and will match your charitable donation to the Y. Check below to see if your company participates and double the impact of your support!

Thank you for your support

Thanks to generous donors, we are able to fulfill this mission through low cost programs and raising money for direct financial assistance for families in need. One hundred percent of all dollars donated are invested into programs serving children and families in our community.

These programs, and your support, are vital to our community’s success. By working together, we can make a lasting impact on our area and ensure meaningful change that strengthens our community. 

A group of multi-ethnic youth huddle together outside on a warm fall day to take a portrait together. They are each dressed in long sleeve fall shirts and have their arms around one anther's shoulders as they squeeze in closely. They are smiling and enjoying the time together in the fresh air.

STORIES FROM THOSE IMPACTED BY THE GREATER HOUSTON YMCA

  • Elderly couple cooking together at a kitchen counter, with a tablet nearby and a bowl of fresh produce in the foreground. Text overlay shares a testimonial about YMCA cooking and art programs.
  • Young girl in YMCA Afterschool Program participates in an engaging activity, digging in a sandbox labeled 'Dig Site.' Testimonial highlights the program’s benefits, including homework help, playtime, and skill development, giving parents peace of mind.
  • Afghan refugee Khuda Rahamni sits in a Houston park, sharing his journey of relocation with support from YMCA International. His family arrived in the U.S. on Special Immigrant Visas after fleeing the Taliban. YMCA helped Khuda secure employment in security, providing stability in their new life.
Loading...