About the Y

Our Mission and Our Values

The Y is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Guided by our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, the Y is dedicated to giving people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.

Our Vision 

We envision a future in which all people achieve health, gain confidence, make connections and feel secure at every stage of life. The Y is committed to developing new generations of changemakers who will create the communities we all want to live in.

Strong Communities

Everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. From early learning to job training, the Y offers programs and services that support people at every stage of life to strengthen communities across the Memphis and Mid-South Area