You Can Help Make a Difference

At the YMCA of San Diego County, strengthening community is our cause. The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y works side-by-side with our neighbors every day to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn grow and thrive. To do our important work, the Y relies on the support from members, donors, volunteers and community leaders.

When you get involved with the Y, you help bring about lasting personal and social change. Whether you want to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve your or your family’s health and well-being, or give back and support your neighbors, your involvement with the Y will positively impact those in your community.

Join the Y

Be a part of a cause for strengthening community that is committed every day to helping you and your kids to learn, grow and thrive

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Advocate with the Y

Address the nation’s most pressing social issues, with a nonprofit that has the long-standing track record and on-the-ground presence to not just promise, but deliver, lasting personal and social change

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Volunteer at the Y

Take an active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring change right in your own neighborhood

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Give to the Y

Donate vital financial resources for nurturing the potential of kids, improving your neighbor’s health and well-being, and giving back and supporting the community

Give to the Y