Serving Communities

 

At the Y, we take immense pride in our work to strengthen communities and help all of us be our best selves. We provide a place to play, learn, be healthy, eat well, and give back. We give parents childcare, young adults job training, seniors a way to connect and children a safe place to go.

Everyone—no matter who they are or where they’re from—deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Everything the Y does is in service of making sure people and communities thrive.

Mission

 

Alliance Mission: To drive advocacy and collaboration to move NC Ys forward.

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthier spirit, mind and body for all.

Driven by its founding mission, the Y has served as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community for more than 175 years. The Y empowers everyone by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive.

We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

 

We Serve All

 

The North Carolina Alliance of YMCAs is committed to welcoming and serving all with equal dignity and respect. The Alliance advocates for policy and systems change that enhances our YMCAs’ ability to serve their respective communities helping all individuals reach their full potential.

 

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One Year After Hurricane Helene: YMCAs Continue to Strengthen Western NC

Social Responsibility
One year ago, Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, leaving homes, businesses and communities in crisis. In the storm’s aftermath, YMCAs across the state joined together to deliver truckloads of supplies, and YMCAs in the region, stepped forward as pillars of relief, recovery and resilience, providing essential resources to support those in need.
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NC Teens Tackle Mental Health Through Y-USA Fellowship

Mental Health
During Suicide Prevention Month, we are highlighting two young North Carolina changemakers who are helping shape the future of how YMCAs address youth mental health through Y-USA’s Teen Mental Health Fellowship. This 18-month initiative empowers teens to create youth-led, youth-informed solutions that promote emotional well-being resilience and community support through local YMCAs.
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