YMCA of the USA

And make an impact we will. Thank you The Allstate Foundation for believing in and supporting this work.

This weekend, our Director of Aquatics and Water Safety, Lindsay Mondick, joined Good Morning America to share how families can stay safe this pool season. We’re asking everyone to take our Water Watcher Pledge: put down your phone and stay present when kids are near water. The first 1,000 to pledge receive a free Water Watcher lanyard! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eu9tihrw 🎥 https://lnkd.in/eaHc2EAE #PhonesDownEyesUp #WaterSafety

Big challenges need collaborative solutions. This Forbes article on The Dr. Yum Project shows what’s possible when healthcare, education, and community organizations like the Y work together to support healthier futures for kids and families.

Strength like this doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built in familiar places: the Y, where routines turn into friendships and years turn into decades. The stories featured in Reader's Digest The Healthy’s 100 Years Strong Project show what can happen when you find a place worth coming back to. A fitting moment as we celebrate 175 years of what community can build---and a powerful reminder that staying strong is as much about belonging as it is about longevity. 💙 #Y175 #NoPlaceLikeThisPlace

For 175 years, we've been the place where communities grow stronger. No matter your background or where you're starting from, we're here to help you thrive. Your place. Their place. Our place. #Y175 #NoPlaceLikeThisPlace

Not every family’s summer looks the same, and that’s exactly why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. 🌞 We're digging into how different summer can feel depending on a family’s schedule, resources, and support system. When school’s out, the mix of work demands, access, and affordability can make unstructured “wild summers” feel more overwhelming than fun. That’s why community-based programs matter so much for helping kids stay connected, supported, and growing all summer long. If you’re thinking about what families really need when school’s out, this one’s worth a read. 👇 Thank you, Laura Mahan, for putting words to a conversation so many families are living every day. #NoPlaceLikeThisPlace

Kevin Patterson, Ed.D. is the living definition of a "people person" and we are lucky to call him one of our own.

1,258 swimmers. 181 teams. 145 volunteers. One incredible week of racing. 🏊♀️ Our 2026 Short Course Nationals are officially in the books, and the talent, sportsmanship, and community on display were unmatched. Huge congratulations to every athlete who showed up, showed out, and represented their teams with pride. Grateful for the volunteers, coaches, and supporters who made it all possible—and already counting down to next year. And a special thank you to our friends at Speedo and Gatorade for helping our champions chase their dreams both in and out of the pool. #YNationals

The digital world moves fast, and so do the risks facing kids today online. During this year's Five Days of Action, we are addressing one of the internet's fastest-growing dangers: the misuse of generative AI to exploit children. The risks include peer-created deepfake images circulating in schools, online predators using fake AI-generated profiles, and sextortion schemes targeting minors. We are here to help parents and caregivers navigate these threats. Find the full guide at fivedaysofaction.org Together, we can build safer communities for every child. #FiveDaysofAction

We are so proud of our Marketing & Communications team! The work they did on our Phones Down, Eyes Up campaign to promote water safety has been nominated for two People's Telly Awards. The Phones Down, Eyes Up campaign isn't here to sell you something, it's here to save someone. Maybe someone you know. So the fact the team is being recognized for their work just seems right. If you'd like to help us thank them, you can cast a vote their way. They certainly deserve it. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4spaych