Our amazing YMCA community helped power so much impact in 2025 ❤️ At the YMCA of the East Bay, it's our mission to empower youth, advance health, and strengthen communities - and we couldn't do it without YOU 🙌 Read the full 2025 Impact Report here: https://lnkd.in/gDzRqpDN
YMCA of the East Bay
Non-profit Organization Management
Oakland, CA 3,698 followers
Our mission is to Empower Youth, Advance Health & Strengthen Communities
About us
YMCA of the East Bay serves over 90,000 children, teens, and adults in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties through our early childhood education, after-school programs, and fitness branches. #forpurpose
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http://www.ymcaeastbay.org
External link for YMCA of the East Bay
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1879
- Specialties
- Healthy Living, Youth Development, After-school programming, Day and Residental Camps, Diabetes Prevention, and Early Childhood Impact
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Employees at YMCA of the East Bay
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Our very own Lulu Zapata is nominated for the Chris Kindness Award - celebrating everyday heroes who make our community shine! Each month, the Chris Kindness organization awards $1000 to local individuals who lead with heart and inspire us all to spread more kindness. Vote for Lulu and help her win this achievement! Lulu is a beacon of kindness at the Berkeley Y. Her Women on Weights classes have amassed a devoted following and cultivated a devoted community, empowering women of all ages to build strength and comfort in the weight room, one lift at a time! She is generous with her time and her knowledge, going above and beyond to welcome and inspire everyone from grandmothers to teens. "Thank you, Lulu for making such an impact for so many of us. Your kindness shows in all the ways you interact with everyone at the Berkeley Y. You make the world a better place." Click here to vote for Lulu: https://lnkd.in/gFtc_pNM
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Thank you to the YMCA of the East Bay Family Services Team for your dedication, passion, honesty, and integrity. Your commitment to supporting families in Head Start and Early Head Start is truly inspiring. You provide essential tools and strategies that help families achieve their hopes and dreams for themselves and their children. The focus on communication and relationship-building, along with the importance of self-care, ensures that you show up as your best selves for your colleagues, families, and children. It was a day filled with growth and impact. And we are extremely honored to be a witness to this!
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This holiday season, we partnered with Denali Therapeutics and the Berkeley Police Department to bring toys and food to 100 families in the Berkeley area. Listen to event organizer Pearline (Pearl) Brown as she tells the story of this event and how it impacts our local community. Thanks again to our amazing partners, we can't wait to see you again next holiday season!
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Bay Area educators! Join Oakland Starting Smart and Strong for an early learning symposium on January 31st, 2026 This in-person symposium brings together early care and education professionals to explore the critical foundations of early literacy for children ages 0-5. Participants can expect to learn from experts, discover practical resources, and connect with a community of other early learning educators! Swipe through for more info and we'll see you January 31st! Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gYXe7Wt4
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We are deeply grateful to Interactive Resources for sponsoring a staff appreciation luncheon for the Richmond Parkway YMCA Early Learning Center on Friday, December 19, 2025. Their generosity extended even further by providing a book for every child at the center, reinforcing a shared commitment to learning and community impact. Thank you for your continued partnership with the YMCA of the East Bay and for investing in our staff and families.
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Y Kids is an after school program that empowers children to explore their interests, build new skills, and discover their potential in a safe and inspiring community. Check out some inspiring testimonials from parents about their children's experience at Y Kids. Learn more about the Y Kids program on our website: https://lnkd.in/gP2r4H3f
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Every year, former South Y student Pearl Brown gathers volunteers and supplies to bring Thanksgiving meals to families from around the Berkeley area. In year 16 of the drive, the team of volunteers helped give 200 families a festive and joyful Thanksgiving. We're so thankful to Genentech, Pearline (Pearl) Brown, all of our volunteers and the team at South Y for another successful year of supporting our community. To learn more about the YMCA of the East Bay click here: www.ymcaeastbay.org
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Our new website is live NOW! 🙌 Introducing a new look for the YMCA of the East Bay! We've worked hard on the new and improved ymcaeastbay.org and we are so excited to show it to you. Now your experience is streamlined - whether you're a member, a parent or a youth program participant, everything you need is just a click away. Special thanks to the team at Five Jars for their amazing work in designing and building our site. We're so grateful for their partnership throughout every stage of the process! Head over to www.ymcaeastbay.org and see for yourself!