About The Y
The Y is committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on developing young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities.
Healthy Living
The Alliance supports evidence-based wellness strategies by securing funding and managing grants for multiple YMCA programs:
Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health
YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program (YDPP)
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
Enhance® Fitness
Blood Pressure Self Management
Prescribe the Y
Youth Development
As the largest collective youth development organization in Massachusetts, the Alliance oversees grant resources and assists with YMCA youth programs to foster safe, supportive environments in which all youth can thrive and grow:
Positive Youth Development for Substance Use Disorder Prevention (PYDSUD)
Active Communities Initiative
Social Responsibility
The Alliance helps to coordinate the unique responses of local YMCAs to the most vulnerable members of their communities:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion work
Y Memberships for youth involved in the foster care system
Food Insecurity Initiatives
Find Your Y
Search for your nearest Y. Visit their local website for more information about programs, membership and charitable support.