In the U.S., the Y is comprised of YMCA of the USA, a national resource office, and more than 2,700 YMCAs with approximately 19,000 full-time staff and 600,000 volunteers in 10,000 communities across the country. When you join the Y, your membership is meaningful because you aren’t just doing something good for yourself, you’re joining a community of caring people who help us provide safe, fun and enriching programs for the youth of Greater New Orleans.

The YMCA makes support and opportunities accessible that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the area’s health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors.

The YMCA of Greater New Orleans serves over 42,000 people every year, including 10,000 youth. At the Y, we serve our members and the community alike - over half the individuals and families we reach are community members that attend our programs and events throughout the year.