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At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Through our focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, we embrace and nurture the promise that lies in all of us. The Y gives children, families and individuals the support and resources they need to be more healthy, confident, connected and secure.

Each year, nearly 200,000 people of all ages and walks of life in Los Angeles turn to one of the 25 YMCAs in the area for programs that nurture the potential of children and teens, improve health and well-being and enable people to give back and support neighbors. Our child care, education and leadership, athletic and camp programs give kids safe, nurturing environments that help them realize who they are and what they can achieve. Our family time, fitness, sports, recreation and group interest programs improve health and well-being. And our social services, volunteerism, giving and advocacy programs enable people to gain the skills, abilities and mindsets they need to live their best lives.

As a nonprofit, this is our commitment. We count on the generosity of our donors, members, volunteers and partners to help us continue our vital work.

	DONATE TO THE Y The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving our community's health and well-being and giving back and providing support to our neighbors – but we can't do it without your help!
	GIFT PLANNING A gift means a great deal to us, as it allows the YMCA to do great things for our youth and our community. If you are passionate for the work we do and you want to change lives by ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive, then putting the Y into your estate plans is a simple way to secure the future strength of our community.
	GET UPDATES Make sure you are in the know the latest programs, services, events and community-strengthening opportunities at the Y.
	VOLUNTEER IN YOUR COMMUNITY Sign up to volunteer your time and talent at the Y to create an impact that really counts – coaching a youth sports team, mentoring a teen after school, providing support for a family that needs you.
	SPREAD THE WORD ONLINE Reach out to friends and family online and invite them to join the Y as we work together to build positive change in our community.
	SHARE YOUR STORY We want to hear from you! We all have our favorite Y experience – going to camp, learning to swim, a heart-pumping Zumba class, volunteering at a Y event. Tell us your Y story.