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 countries encompassing:

22 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

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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.

Empowered Youth

Healthier Families

Inclusive Communities

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.

Learn more about the 1886 Society by clicking the button below or by visiting the Welcome Center at one of our Houston area locations.

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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.

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See Our Impact

When you invest in the Y, your dollars directly benefit individuals in your community. Your gift has lasting and meaningful impact and it is through your generosity that we are able to help those in our area who need us most.

Impact in Action

Planned Giving

When you include the YMCA of Greater Houston in your estate plan, your generosity brings about meaningful change. This past year has proven that we need to remain strong and continuously able to adapt to changing circumstances for decades to come, and strengthening the Y’s endowment funds is critical to that success.

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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.

STORIES FROM THOSE IMPACTED BY THE GREATER HOUSTON YMCA

Stories from those Impacted by the YMCA of Greater Houston

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Meet Liam, an 11-year old baseball player with the YMCA’s Miracle League since September 2016. According to his father, Liam’s experience with Lake Houston YMCA Adaptive Programs has been the most wonderful and rewarding experience in his life. Before joining Liam was cautious and unsure, but since joining The Miracle League, Liam has felt included, supported, made great friends, and gained confidence in himself.
Meet Liam, an 11-year old baseball player with the YMCA’s Miracle League since September 2016. According to his father, Liam’s experience with Lake Houston YMCA Adaptive Programs has been the most wonderful and rewarding experience in his life. Before joining Liam was cautious and unsure, but since joining The Miracle League, Liam has felt included, supported, made great friends, and gained confidence in himself.
Meet Liam, an 11-year old baseball player with the YMCA’s Miracle League since September 2016. According to his father, Liam’s experience with Lake Houston YMCA Adaptive Programs has been the most wonderful and rewarding experience in his life. Before joining Liam was cautious and unsure, but since joining The Miracle League, Liam has felt included, supported, made great friends, and gained confidence in himself.
"I love the collaboration with MFAH and the opportunity to create art with guidance. The cooking demonstration with Connie is a privilege to learn about new ingredients and culture. There’s an intimacy being invited into someone’s home and kitchen. What a gift! The musical presentations had me singing, dancing and clapping. Also the zoom trips to Toronto, Canada and South Africa were so engaging. " – Ann T.
"I love the collaboration with MFAH and the opportunity to create art with guidance. The cooking demonstration with Connie is a privilege to learn about new ingredients and culture. There’s an intimacy being invited into someone’s home and kitchen. What a gift! The musical presentations had me singing, dancing and clapping. Also the zoom trips to Toronto, Canada and South Africa were so engaging. " – Ann T.
"I love the collaboration with MFAH and the opportunity to create art with guidance. The cooking demonstration with Connie is a privilege to learn about new ingredients and culture. There’s an intimacy being invited into someone’s home and kitchen. What a gift! The musical presentations had me singing, dancing and clapping. Also the zoom trips to Toronto, Canada and South Africa were so engaging. " – Ann T.
"The YMCA Afterschool Program at my daughter’s school has been really good for her. She gets homework done, gets to play and unwind from school and learns a lot of new things throughout the year! She has a great time, which makes me feel better knowing I have to be at work late.”
"The YMCA Afterschool Program at my daughter’s school has been really good for her. She gets homework done, gets to play and unwind from school and learns a lot of new things throughout the year! She has a great time, which makes me feel better knowing I have to be at work late.”
"The YMCA Afterschool Program at my daughter’s school has been really good for her. She gets homework done, gets to play and unwind from school and learns a lot of new things throughout the year! She has a great time, which makes me feel better knowing I have to be at work late.”
Meet Khuda Rahamni, an Afghanistan native who was forced flee with his family after being targeted by the Taliban. He and his family were able to come to the U.S. with Special Immigrant Visas (SIV), and with the help of the YMCA International, Khuda quickly found a job working for a security company.
Meet Khuda Rahamni, an Afghanistan native who was forced flee with his family after being targeted by the Taliban. He and his family were able to come to the U.S. with Special Immigrant Visas (SIV), and with the help of the YMCA International, Khuda quickly found a job working for a security company.
Meet Khuda Rahamni, an Afghanistan native who was forced flee with his family after being targeted by the Taliban. He and his family were able to come to the U.S. with Special Immigrant Visas (SIV), and with the help of the YMCA International, Khuda quickly found a job working for a security company.
"The past year has felt so isolating and has, in some ways, forced us to stay in our bubbles and grow in apathy, anger, depression, etc. – but the EIC allows us to come together, communicate, and learn so that we can once again be filled with hope, recognize the humanity of each person, shed those negative emotions, and leave empowered to continue to fight the good fight for all of us."
"The past year has felt so isolating and has, in some ways, forced us to stay in our bubbles and grow in apathy, anger, depression, etc. – but the EIC allows us to come together, communicate, and learn so that we can once again be filled with hope, recognize the humanity of each person, shed those negative emotions, and leave empowered to continue to fight the good fight for all of us."
"The past year has felt so isolating and has, in some ways, forced us to stay in our bubbles and grow in apathy, anger, depression, etc. – but the EIC allows us to come together, communicate, and learn so that we can once again be filled with hope, recognize the humanity of each person, shed those negative emotions, and leave empowered to continue to fight the good fight for all of us."

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Meet Liam, an 11-year old baseball player with the YMCA’s Miracle League since September 2016. According to his father, Liam’s experience with Lake Houston YMCA Adaptive Programs has been the most wonderful and rewarding experience in his life.
Meet Liam, an 11-year old baseball player with the YMCA’s Miracle League since September 2016. According to his father, Liam’s experience with Lake Houston YMCA Adaptive Programs has been the most wonderful and rewarding experience in his life.
Meet Liam, an 11-year old baseball player with the YMCA’s Miracle League since September 2016. According to his father, Liam’s experience with Lake Houston YMCA Adaptive Programs has been the most wonderful and rewarding experience in his life.
"I love the collaboration with MFAH and the opportunity to create art with guidance. The cooking demonstration with Connie is a privilege to learn about new ingredients and culture. There’s an intimacy being invited into someone’s home and kitchen. What a gift!" – Ann T.
"I love the collaboration with MFAH and the opportunity to create art with guidance. The cooking demonstration with Connie is a privilege to learn about new ingredients and culture. There’s an intimacy being invited into someone’s home and kitchen. What a gift!" – Ann T.
"I love the collaboration with MFAH and the opportunity to create art with guidance. The cooking demonstration with Connie is a privilege to learn about new ingredients and culture. There’s an intimacy being invited into someone’s home and kitchen. What a gift!" – Ann T.
"The YMCA Afterschool Program at my daughter’s school has been really good for her. She gets homework done, gets to play and unwind from school and learns a lot of new things throughout the year! She has a great time, which makes me feel better knowing I have to be at work late.”
"The YMCA Afterschool Program at my daughter’s school has been really good for her. She gets homework done, gets to play and unwind from school and learns a lot of new things throughout the year! She has a great time, which makes me feel better knowing I have to be at work late.”
"The YMCA Afterschool Program at my daughter’s school has been really good for her. She gets homework done, gets to play and unwind from school and learns a lot of new things throughout the year! She has a great time, which makes me feel better knowing I have to be at work late.”
Meet Khuda Rahamni, an Afghanistan native who was forced flee with his family after being targeted by the Taliban. He and his family were able to come to the U.S. with Special Immigrant Visas (SIV), and with the help of the YMCA International, Khuda quickly found a job working for a security company.
Meet Khuda Rahamni, an Afghanistan native who was forced flee with his family after being targeted by the Taliban. He and his family were able to come to the U.S. with Special Immigrant Visas (SIV), and with the help of the YMCA International, Khuda quickly found a job working for a security company.
Meet Khuda Rahamni, an Afghanistan native who was forced flee with his family after being targeted by the Taliban. He and his family were able to come to the U.S. with Special Immigrant Visas (SIV), and with the help of the YMCA International, Khuda quickly found a job working for a security company.
"The past year has felt so isolating and has, in some ways, forced us to stay in our bubbles and grow in apathy, anger, depression, etc. – but the EIC allows us to come together, communicate, and learn so that we can once again be filled with hope, recognize the humanity of each person, shed those negative emotions, and leave empowered to continue to fight the good fight for all of us.”
"The past year has felt so isolating and has, in some ways, forced us to stay in our bubbles and grow in apathy, anger, depression, etc. – but the EIC allows us to come together, communicate, and learn so that we can once again be filled with hope, recognize the humanity of each person, shed those negative emotions, and leave empowered to continue to fight the good fight for all of us.”
"The past year has felt so isolating and has, in some ways, forced us to stay in our bubbles and grow in apathy, anger, depression, etc. – but the EIC allows us to come together, communicate, and learn so that we can once again be filled with hope, recognize the humanity of each person, shed those negative emotions, and leave empowered to continue to fight the good fight for all of us.”

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.

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.

Corporate Matching

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. Be sure to check if your company offers a similar program to double the impact of your support!

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OUR CHARITABLE EFFORTS

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

Strengthening the Foundation of Community

Be the Change

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

Empowered Youth

Healthier Families

Inclusive Communities

1886 MEMBER GIVING SOCIETY

Ways to Give

Thank you for your support

STORIES FROM THOSE IMPACTED BY THE GREATER HOUSTON YMCA

Stories from those Impacted by the YMCA of Greater Houston

"The YMCA Afterschool Program at my daughter’s school has been really good for her. She gets homework done, gets to play and unwind from school and learns a lot of new things throughout the year! She has a great time, which makes me feel better knowing I have to be at work late.”

"The YMCA Afterschool Program at my daughter’s school has been really good for her. She gets homework done, gets to play and unwind from school and learns a lot of new things throughout the year! She has a great time, which makes me feel better knowing I have to be at work late.”

"The YMCA Afterschool Program at my daughter’s school has been really good for her. She gets homework done, gets to play and unwind from school and learns a lot of new things throughout the year! She has a great time, which makes me feel better knowing I have to be at work late.”

Meet Liam, an 11-year old baseball player with the YMCA’s Miracle League since September 2016. According to his father, Liam’s experience with Lake Houston YMCA Adaptive Programs has been the most wonderful and rewarding experience in his life.

Meet Liam, an 11-year old baseball player with the YMCA’s Miracle League since September 2016. According to his father, Liam’s experience with Lake Houston YMCA Adaptive Programs has been the most wonderful and rewarding experience in his life.

Meet Liam, an 11-year old baseball player with the YMCA’s Miracle League since September 2016. According to his father, Liam’s experience with Lake Houston YMCA Adaptive Programs has been the most wonderful and rewarding experience in his life.

"I love the collaboration with MFAH and the opportunity to create art with guidance. The cooking demonstration with Connie is a privilege to learn about new ingredients and culture. There’s an intimacy being invited into someone’s home and kitchen. What a gift!" – Ann T.

"I love the collaboration with MFAH and the opportunity to create art with guidance. The cooking demonstration with Connie is a privilege to learn about new ingredients and culture. There’s an intimacy being invited into someone’s home and kitchen. What a gift!" – Ann T.

"I love the collaboration with MFAH and the opportunity to create art with guidance. The cooking demonstration with Connie is a privilege to learn about new ingredients and culture. There’s an intimacy being invited into someone’s home and kitchen. What a gift!" – Ann T.

"The YMCA Afterschool Program at my daughter’s school has been really good for her. She gets homework done, gets to play and unwind from school and learns a lot of new things throughout the year! She has a great time, which makes me feel better knowing I have to be at work late.”

"The YMCA Afterschool Program at my daughter’s school has been really good for her. She gets homework done, gets to play and unwind from school and learns a lot of new things throughout the year! She has a great time, which makes me feel better knowing I have to be at work late.”

"The YMCA Afterschool Program at my daughter’s school has been really good for her. She gets homework done, gets to play and unwind from school and learns a lot of new things throughout the year! She has a great time, which makes me feel better knowing I have to be at work late.”

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