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Lucky to Live Hawai’i
May 20, 2024
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, guest writer Kalei Marialuz Dowsett from the YMCA Honolulu shares her family's deep ties to Hawaiian culture and how it led to a career at the Y. Read more in our latest "Advancing Equity for All" blog post
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Preparing for Water-Focused Family Vacations
May 17, 2024
Summer is right around the corner—and for many families, vacation is top of mind. Whether you’re planning beach outings, water sports or exploring lakes and rivers, our water safety experts share six tips will help you keep your family safe in and around the water.
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5 Reasons You Should Be a Y Camp Counselor This Summer
April 24, 2024
With the official first day of summer right around the corner, it’s time for many college students and young adults to think about summer employment. While a steady paycheck and schedule is nice, being a camp counselor has many other rewards too. Here are five reasons why being a Y day camp counselor is the best summer job you will ever have.
Our Impact
Each year, we strive to transform lives and strengthen communities worldwide.
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11 million community members served annually
Across the U.S., our Ys reach millions of people in 10,000 communities.
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4 million pounds of groceries
We provide millions of pounds of groceries to families each month.
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10,000 camp programs nationwide
Our day and overnight camps empowered kids by building lifelong skills, confidence and friendships.
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2,650 Ys across the U.S.
Ys reach millions of people across 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.