Central Coast YMCA

Healthy living: the y is a leading voice on health and well-being. We bring families closer together, encourage good health, and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. As a result, 24,427 people in our community are receiving the support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve greater health in spirit, mind, and body. This is particulary important as our nation struggles with an obesity crisis, families stuggle with work/life balance, and individuals search for personal fulfillment. Our programs are accessible, affordable, and open to all faiths, backgrounds, abilities, and income levels. In 2022, we provided $222,038 in financial assistance to people who otherwise would have faced economic barriers to participation.

Sports and recreation: the y believes that physical activity is a key ingredient to good health and well-being. We also believe that children need opportunities to build confidence, develop teamwork skills and have fun. That's why we provide sports, swimming and recreation programs for children of all ages as well as families. At the y, everyone plays, with no try-outs or pre-determined skill levels. We give children the opportunity to learn new skills, try new activities, and stay active. Over 532 people volunteer as coaches and instructors, providing positive adult role models for youth. In 2022, 2,661 youth participated in sports activities at the y.

Youth development: our ymca is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That's why we help Young people cultivate the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our ymca programs, such as afterschool enrichment, day camps, and recreation programs in public housing communities, offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. We provide subsidies and direct financial assistance making participation possible for 58 percent of the Young people we engage. In 2022, we involved 12,492 youth under age 18.