Connected for Communities

With a 170-year history of strengthening California’s communities, our YMCAs have built relationships that lead to lasting personal and social change, which can only come about when we work together to invest in our children, health, and neighbors. 

Working for Good

Grow your skills and make an impact! No matter what role you take on at the Y, you’ll show up each day with the satisfaction of knowing your contributions are helping to empower young people, improve health and well-being, and inspire action in your community.

Our Impact

The California State Alliance of YMCAs serves as a dynamic and collaborative action center, unifying YMCAs across the state to maximize their impact and effectiveness.

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Collaborations across California

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New Community Benefit Report!

Our *NEW* California State Alliance of YMCAs 2024 Community Benefit Report is here! This report is packed with inspiring stories, key metrics from YMCAs across California, and spotlights on the incredible impact we’re making together!

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Latest News

Learning skills, developing character and making friends

General Wellness
At the heart of YMCA youth activities is learning skills, developing character and making friends. But few program environments are as special as summer day camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities.
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Five Ways to Be a Great Sports Parent

General Wellness
Think you are raising the next LeBron James or Michael Phelps? Probably not, but parents’ behavior can be a reason children stop wanting to play sports. Check out these five ways to be a great sports parent to keep your child happy and playing.  
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