Our Mission
To put Christian principles into practice by developing relationships among all persons and providing programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body.
Our Cause
The Y is one of the nation's leading non profits, committed to strengthening our communities through Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. This year, 21 million people nationwide will come to the Y to learn, grow and thrive. They will engage in quality programs built on the Christian character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Every day, we will continue to work side-by-side with our neighbours to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the Y.
About Our Y
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA has been serving families - regardless of age, income or background - from throughout Will County and its surrounding areas for 85 years. One of the area's leading non-profit organizations, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good
health, and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. Through our three full-service branches, our Central City "Y without Walls," and our Morris Community YMCA programs, thousands of area residents participate in exceptional year-round programming, including before school and after school child care, summer camps, youth sports, group fitness classes and swim lessons, among others.
Through our many community partnerships and collaborations, we constantly are working to introduce new programming to meet the ever-changing needs of the communities we serve. With the guidance of our leadership team and volunteer board of directors and advisory boards, we work to raise funds and secure grants to support our scholarship fund, which helps to ensure that no one is turned away from the Y due to the inability to pay. The Greater Joliet Area YMCA
embraces the Y's mission and furthers its cause thanks to the support of our members, staff, community partnerships, volunteers and generous donors.
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