Welcome to the Y.

We're an inclusive organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why strengthening community is our cause.  Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. 

The Y is a nonprofit like no other. That’s because in 10,000 neighborhoods across the nation, we have the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but deliver, positive change. 

• The Y is community centered. For nearly 160 years, we’ve been listening and responding to our communities.
• The Y brings people together. We connect people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in community needs.
• The Y nurtures potential. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
• The Y has local presence and global reach. We mobilize local communities to effect lasting, meaningful change.

With a mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good. 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.

2010 Snapshot

• Members = 39,000+
• Volunteers = 700+ contributing more than 16,000 hours of service , including 40 chaplains serving on the Christian Emphasis Committee
• Kids in youth sports = 2,613
• Teen program participants = 1,121
• YMCA Model United Nations and Youth Legislature (Youth in Government) = 800
• Swimming lesson participants = 4,103
• Kids in SPLASH (free swim lessons) = 620
• Kids in DEWS (water safety class) = 750
• 2010 revenue = $16,052,647
• 2010 expenses = $16,180,572 after Depreciation and Amortization

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