Inclusion & Equity

At the Y, we believe our communities are stronger when we come together.

Welcoming everyone from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, North Carolina’s YMCAs work to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and ensure that we all have equitable access to the resources, relationships and opportunities necessary to learn, grow and thrive.

Western NC YMCAs Engage Latinx Community with Vital Resources

Racial Equity

YMCAs in the western part of the state are working with each other and community partners to better serve the region’s Latinx residents.

picture of exterior of Stratford Richardson YMCA in Charlotte

Charlotte Y to Use $18M Gift for Health Equity Centers and Youth Focus

Racial Equity

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte received a surprise $18 million gift at the end of 2020 from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, who donated billions last December to 384 organizations nationwide.

Grant Supports Diversity and Inclusion Work in Cleveland County

Racial Equity

Last month the Duke Energy Foundation announced a $25,000 grant awarded to the Cleveland County Family YMCA to advance work around systematic solutions to racial equity.

NC YMCAs Stand With You

Racial Equity

At the YMCA, we work to create a community in which every person feels valued, emboldened and loved. Like you, we struggle to make sense of the recent events in Minneapolis and all over our country. We recognize the pain, frustration and anger caused by the death of George Floyd and the long history and prevalence of systemic racism, and we stand united with our neighbors demanding change.