The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service organization which promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind, and body welcoming all people, with a focus on youth.The YMCA is committed to building the foundations of – and strengthening – our communities, through nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving New York City’s health and well-being and courageously taking up the challenge of our city’s pressing human needs. As a dedicated association of staff, volunteers, donors, partners and allies, we remain steadfast in our mission to build healthy, capable and caring children, adults, families and communities. The Y pursues its important community mission with three core motivations: