Dedicated to building healthy kids, strong families and connected communities

The Y is a diverse organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living and foster a sense of social responsibility. Our membership is 21 million strong and spread across more than 2,600 Y associations nationwide.

For 150 years, the YMCA of Greater Erie has been putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body. The Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, we strive to nurture the potential of every youth and teen, improve the nation’s health and well being, and provide opportunities to give back and support our neighbors.  Read many Y stories in a commemorative Erie Times News supplement celebrating the Y’s 150 years of service to the Erie community.

We recognize that for communities to succeed, everyone must be given the opportunity to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. That’s why we never turn away a neighbor because of their inability to pay a fee, and our income-based membership ensures that everyone can benefit from our services and programs.

Connecting people of all ages and backgrounds

There is no other nonprofit quite like the Y. That’s because in 10,000 neighborhoods across the nation, we have the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. For nearly 160 years, we’ve been listening and responding to our communities.

• The Y connects people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in community needs.
• The Y nurtures potential. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
• The Y has local presence and national reach. We mobilize local communities to effect lasting, meaningful change.

We understand how difficult it can be to find balance in life, so we’re here to ensure you have the resources and support you need to learn, grow and thrive. Through every activity we offer, the Y is dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities.

Looking toward the future

Like you, the Y is banking on the potential of our kids, families and communities. Through our variety of activities and programs, we are providing the physical, spiritual, and social assets our children need to develop into strong and successful members of our community. After all, the young children in our preschool program today may have their own families in 20 years, our young swimmers can graduate from college in 15 years, and our summer campers will become valued employees in the workforce in just 10 short years.

The Y provides kids with the opportunity to make friends, have fun, get active, and discover who they are and what they can achieve. Our activities, which range from leadership development to sports and arts, are helping to develop confident kids today and healthier, happier grown-ups tomorrow.

Join us!

With the Y, you’re not just a member of a facility; you’re part of a cause. With a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, improving health and well being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors, your membership gives you and your community the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Our impact is felt every day when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child, and when a community comes together for the common good.

We welcome you to join us in our quest for an even better tomorrow by becoming a member, volunteering, or making a donation.