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Partnering for Impact

When you partner with the Y, you change lives for the better. Everything at the Y is grounded in meeting the unique needs of communities––and we can't do it alone. Partnerships and collaborations expand our impact to ensure people of all ages and all communities reach their full potential and thrive. We seek partners with like-minded values and goals and welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can work together to make real and lasting impact at the local, regional or national level.

To start the conversation, please contact us at [email protected].

Partner Spotlights

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    The Achievery: Helping Students Thrive in Digital Learning Environments

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    The AchieverySM and the Y are collaborating to address the digital divide, help students thrive in digital learning environments, and narrow the homework gap. The AchieverySM, a free digital online platform from AT&T, delivers rich and entertaining educational content and literary resources and will be implemented at YMCA before and afterschool programs across the country, with the goal of reaching 5,000 students and training 300 Y staff during the 2024-2025 academic year.

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    Amway: Increasing Food Accessibility and Nutrition During Out-of-School Time

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    Amway and the Y are collaborating to build stronger communities. This multi-year collaboration will increase food accessibility and nutrition within the Y’s Out-of-School-Time programs and through employee volunteerism. Amway and the Y are a great match, offering comprehensive health and wellbeing solutions to those we serve.

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    Peanuts Worldwide: Bringing Summer Camp Experiences to More Kids

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    Peanuts Worldwide is partnering with the Y to bring more transformational summer camp experiences and outdoor adventures to kids across the U.S. and internationally. As part of this new multi-year partnership, Peanuts Worldwide will also will also be the national sponsor in 2024 and 2025 for Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families.

Collaborating So All Can Thrive

Partnerships are essential to the Y's ability to strengthen community. Together, we're able to increase access and involvement so more people can discover their potential and thrive. With 10,000 communities to serve, there is always more need. Current impact areas include:

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    Youth Development

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    Help us fulfill our commitment to nurturing the potential of every child and teen through programming ranging from early education and play to leadership and sports. Partners Bank of America works regionally to strengthen workforce development, while the Annie E. Casey Foundation supports positive youth development within local Ys.  More about Youth Development at the Y.

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    Healthy Living

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    Everyone deserves access to activities and communities that help us live our healthiest life possible. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has partnered with the Y for over 20 years, working together to build communities where everyone has equal access to a healthy life, while partnerships such as CVS’s collaboration for vaccine access help make health resources and the Y’s healthy living programs more accessible to more people. Explore our Healthy Living initiatives.

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    Social Responsibility

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    The Y believes in inspiring action within our communities, and partnerships help the Y expand services that welcome newcomers, build a sense of belonging, increase positive dialogue and connect people of all generations, backgrounds and perspectives. Current collaborations that inspire individual growth and ignite community involvement are the Beacon Foundation's commitment to welcoming newcomers, and the MissionSquare Foundation's investment in youth civic engagement. Learn more about our Social Responsibility Programs.

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    Crises and Urgent Needs

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    The Y's purpose is to meet community needs, and we do so every day in large and small ways. When a crisis or disaster requires an immediate, critical response, partnerships help assure we are there to provide essential resources and relief. Partnership programs, such as Lyft's Round Up and Donate to Ukraine campaign, are invaluable--and often essential--to a successful emergency response. Learn more about the Y's Disaster Response. 

Support the Y

When you support the Y, you help kids develop into thriving adults, foster health and well-being for neighbors and grow vibrant communities right where you live.