No Small Thing
Helping Families from the Start
Supporting new parents. Strengthening families. Building community.
Becoming a parent changes everything.
The joy is big.
The responsibility is big.
And the need for support, connection, and community
is no small thing.
Inspired by and developed in partnership with the California Surgeon General’s One Small Thing campaign, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is introducing No Small Thing, our growing commitment to supporting new parents and families across Los Angeles.
One Small Thing reminds us that small, intentional actions can make a meaningful difference in our health and well-being. At the Y, we’re building on that idea by asking: What if families had a community committed to showing up for all of those small things?
Because supporting the well-being of a child begins with supporting the people caring for them.
The Y Is Here for Parents
We are the center for parents and families to find connection, resources, experiences, and support close to home.
Across our communities, families can turn to the Y for:
- Connection & Belonging: Welcoming spaces to meet other families, build relationships, volunteer, and become part of a community.
- Time for Your Well-Being: Opportunities to move, recharge, swim laps, and make time for your own physical and emotional well-being.
- Support While You’re at the Y: Մանկական ակտիվության կենտրոններ at participating LA Y locations give parents time to focus on themselves while children are cared for nearby.
- Learning & Development: Early Learning Readiness experiences help parents and caregivers support their child’s development and prepare for what’s ahead.
- Growing Together: From swim lessons and youth sports to family activities and experiences, the Y can be part of your family’s journey through every stage.
- Everyday Essentials: Միջոցով food distributions and community partnerships, families may also find access to nutritious food, diapers, formula, and other essential resources.
No Small Thing
Small Things Add Up to Something Bigger
A conversation with another parent.
An hour to move and recharge.
A safe place for your child while you focus on yourself.
A bag of groceries when the budget is tight.
Someone who can connect you with the right resource.
Individually, these moments may seem small. Together, they can help families feel healthier, more connected, and more supported.
That's what No Small Thing is all about.
And We're Just Getting Started.
In partnership with the California Surgeon General and alongside families, healthcare providers, community organizations, and other partners, we’re exploring how No Small Thing can grow to provide even greater support during pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of parenthood
Our promise is to keep listening, learning, partnering, and finding new ways to show up for parents and families across Los Angeles.
Because raising the next generation is no small thing. And neither is making sure the people raising them have a community behind them.
Let’s Build What’s Next, Together.
Are you a healthcare provider, community organization, family-serving organization, or potential partner interested in supporting this work?
Connect with the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Social Impact team to learn more about No Small Thing and how we can work together.
Reach out today if you have questions or want to get involved.
