Young Mens Christian Association Of Metropolitan Chattanooga

Programs: Healthy living - the y is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring families closer together, encourage good health and foster connections through healthy living in spirit, mind and body. As a result over 50,000 people in our community are receiving the support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve greater health. This is particularly important as our nation and the greater chattanooga area struggles with health disparities and chronic disease, families struggle with work/life balance, and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs are accessible, affordable, and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. Scholarships and subsidies are offered to all individuals and families in need of financial assistance. In 2017, we provided $743,317 of direct financial assistance to individuals who otherwise would have faced economic barriers to participation.

youth development - our ymca is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That is why we help young people cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our ymca programs include afterschool enrichment programs and day camps for school age kids, parent/child program such as adventure guides, youth sports programs, aquatics programs and resident camping experiences as well as juvenile delinquency prevention programs. These programs offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth. Scholarship and subsidies are offered to all individuals and families in need of financial assistance. In 2017 we provided $400,910 of direct financial assistance to the individuals involved in our youth development programs.

social responsibility - our ymca believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical needs for more than 144 years in the greater chattanooga area. Y programs such as the mobile market for people in the inner city living in food deserts, our feeding program of more than 500,000 meals each year, and our mobile fit program enriches lives in our area housing project are some examples of how our y is delivering precious resources and support that help effect change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles. We also motivate and provide opportunities for members of our community to give back through volunteerism and philanthropic giving. In 2017 we engaged over 1800 volunteers in our programs and over 1800 donors to our annual campaign to provide financial assistance for those who otherwise would not be able to participate in our programs due to economic constraints.