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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Local YMCA Associations

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Branches Statewide

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Collaborations across California

See How We’re Making a Difference


Learn how we leverage our collective impact through advocacy, technical assistance, and building trusted relationships through a wide range of organizational partners.

Read our Community Benefit Report 

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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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