COMMUNITY IMPACT
The YMCA is uniquely suited to meet our community’s health and well-being needs, every day.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
The YMCA is uniquely suited to meet our community’s health and well-being needs, every day.
The Y is making a difference in the lives of your community.
The YMCA is uniquely suited to meet community needs with initiatives aimed at ending isolation, fighting inequality, inspiring youth to thrive, restoring hope and well-being for refugees and immigrants, and removing limits and reimagining opportunities for all. We are focused on the continued and ongoing effort of creating not just physical space, but developmental and emotional well-being opportunities for people who truly need it most.
Community Programs
Since 1886 the YMCA has been an essential part of Houston. The current times have exposed critical community issues that require more action from the Y than ever before. Building on our long history of supporting communities, as well as responding to critical needs, the Y is committed to addressing social isolation, food insecurity, health disparities, learning gaps, racial inequity, and more.
The YMCA of Greater Houston’s Equity Innovation Center is a shared space for members of the community to learn, lead, organize, advocate, and meaningfully connect with a shared focus on equity and undoing institutional racism.
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Programs for all! The YMCA offers various adaptive programs from life skills, enrichment, sports and more! Adaptive sports programs at the Y provide children and adults with physical limitations and other needs the chance to play sports and participate in learning opportunities in a safe, fun atmosphere. The Y, in partnership with The Miracle League, provides a chance to experience the joys and benefits that come from playing baseball. Our Bright Life Program is a day program for adults that provides an environment that fosters learning and enrichment, and encourages participants to make friends.
Our Focus on Community Impact
The Y is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility. A strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors.
We are community-centered, bringing people together of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gap in community needs. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive and work tirelessly to mobilize the local community every day to effect lasting, meaningful change.
Programs Serving Vulnerable Populations
YMCA International Services delivers programs to refugees, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations to advance their economic independence, social integration and civic participation.
Safety Around Water
The Y’s Safety Around Water program teaches children of all ages and from all backgrounds that water can be fun! Classes teach skills for being safe around water and give children confidence with the ultimate goal of saving their life.
Y Teen L.I.F.E. Trips
Y Teen L.I.F.E. (Leadership, Inspiration, Fellowship, Education) provides opportunities for youth to realize who they are and what they are capable of achieving, while making friends and memories along the journey.
Community Services
We know that the Houston area, and its community needs, look very different than where it was over a year ago. At the Y, we have redesigned programs to help strengthen our community. Through community resource guides, food distribution, community-based opportunity centers and more, we are able to help bridge the gaps within our area.
YMCA International Services provides client-centered services to refugees, survivors of human trafficking, asylees, and other vulnerable newcomers from around the world. Services include financial assistance, immigration legal services, post-release services, case management, employment education, and more.
The YMCA has partnered with the Houston Food Bank, Montgomery County Food Bank, Brighter Bites and other community partners across greater Houston to provide critical food and supplies to thousands of families each week at numerous distribution sites throughout the city. Check here for up-to-date times and locations.
YMCA Operation Backpack
YMCA Operation Backpack is our annual drive to provide new school supplies and backpacks to students in need in our area. In Houston more than 25% of children ages 17 and under live below the poverty line and school supplies can cost families up to $200 per child each year putting them out of reach for many. YMCA Operation Backpack helps meet this growing need, empowering area youth with both the tools and confidence they need to start the school year successfully.