The Y is New York City’s leading nonprofit community service and wellness organization. Learn more about the positive impact the Y is making in the lives of New Yorkers. Impact Highlights in 2024 10,140 Youth Served through Summer Day Camp. 556,800 Pounds Of food distributed by Y Community Markets and food pantries. 3,500 New Yorkers Served by Y Community Market food pantries. 1,900 New Yorkers Sheltered in expanded Y transitional housing. 1,200 New Americans Served through job training, workshops, and legal services. 82% of Y Teen Leaders Matriculated to college. 41,900 New Yorkers Learned to swim and develop life-saving water safety skills through Y aquatics programs. 223 Lifeguards Certified through the Y’s nationally-recognized Lifeguard Certification program. 37,000 Youth Developed healthy habits in Y programs. Download our two-page Branch Guide to view a list of some key YMCA community services and programs that are making a positive impact in NYC today. Branch Guide How You Can Help As a community service and nonprofit organization, we can’t do this work alone. Please consider making a gift to support the Y’s mission. Donate Now