The YMCA's purpose is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities

More than a gym, the YMCA is one of the largest not-for-profit community service organizations in the United States. Nationwide, YMCAs serve thousands of U.S. communities, uniting 21 million children and adults of all ages, races, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. Our mission: to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Read more about our mission and values.

Here at the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South, we are directly involved in our community to make a positive impact. We serve approximately 160,000 Mid-Southerners each year through 8 full-service branches that offer aquatic, wellness, teen leadership, at-risk youth and senior programs.

2008 Snapshot

• Members = 42,000+
• Volunteers = 700+ contributing more than 16,000 hours of service
• Kids in youth sports = 2,613
• Teen program participants = 1,121
• YMCA Model United Nations and Youth Legislature (Youth in Government) = 779
• Kids in YMCA Head Start= 160
• Swimming lesson participants = 4,103
• Kids in SPLASH (free swim lessons) = 620
• Kids in DEWS (water safety class) = 750
• 2008 revenue = $16,986,838
• 2008 expenses = $18,250,932 after Depreciation and Amortization

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For more details about our operations, consult one of our Annual Reports.