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The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is one of the oldest, largest, and highest-impact Y Associations in the world. From our founding in 1882 to today – serving an area of more than 5 million people – the Y in LA has realized its calling through continued, focused outreach to our neighbors. The LA YMCA now offers a wide spectrum of programming that addresses the needs of youth and families across the region through 26 local branches, 3 camp sites, and over 170 program locations that benefit 400,000 members and more than 600,000 program participants.
By offering affordable children's programming to low- and middle-income families, by developing prevention
programs for at-risk youth, by designing and implementing health and wellness programs that break cycles of unhealthy choices, and through many other programs promoting healthy spirits, minds, and bodies, the Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow, and
thrive. With a focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility, the Y’s programs nurture the potential of every youth and teen, improve the health and well-being of our communities, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors.
The Mid Valley Family YMCA, the subjects of this request, Y branches in lower-income areas are often the only
community facility open to everyone, year-round, regardless of ability to pay. This ensures that all youth in
these communities are guaranteed access to the progression of proven Y youth programs, that parents
have the opportunity to focus on health and wellbeing while gaining important skills to advance their careers,
and that seniors can find community. The LA Y dedicates expertise and resources to ensure that Y branches serving lower-income, high-need populations can sustain program offerings as robust as YMCAs in affluent areas. To best reach our most fragile community members, the Y mandates that no one is denied membership due to an inability to pay.
