Give for Good. Change Lives.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA® changed Callie's mindset about working out. She said, "holistically, I get movement in more often – even on my rest days – just to keep my body in motion. But the biggest impact for me was the people. We all struggled through the same things and supported one another every step of the way."

Callie is in remission now, but she was in the midst of radiation during her time in the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. She wants other cancer survivors to know that all body types and forms of cancer were represented in the program. "There wasn't anyone The Y couldn't help," she said.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA exists to help cancer survivors along their health journeys after treatment both physically and emotionally.

Savannah says her favorite part of Y-CAP is getting help from tutors after school, which has boosted her grades and confidence in class. She also loves participating in swim lessons, where she’s learned about swim safety and discovered a passion for being in the water.

During the summer, Savannah enjoys Y-CAP field trips to local parks, museums and even Six Flags.

Y-CAP is an early intervention program for children ages 10-14 in need of after school tutoring and mentorship.

George joined the Downtown Family YMCA in 1953 as a Baylor High School senior hoping to put on muscle. He went from 125 pounds as a junior to 170 by graduation, thanks to workouts at the Y.

He kept his Y membership through college at Georgia Tech, even living in the campus Y. After graduation, he served in the Marine Corps – thank you for your service, George.

Now 87, George still works out at the Downtown Y three times per week.

The YMCA offers discounts on memberships for veterans and first responders.

Izzy and his family love to travel, and one of their goals last year was to help him feel comfortable and safe in the water. After taking swim lessons and participating in the Y’s adaptive program, Izzy and his brother can now swim confidently together — even in the ocean. 

Their family says the Y’s swim programs gave them peace of mind and turned swim time into one of their favorite parts of every trip.

Swim at The Y: The YMCA offers discounts on swim lessons and FREE Safety Around Water lessons.

When Andrea joined the J.A. Henry YMCA's FoodRX plant-based eating program, she was on two medications for her high cholesterol, which she'd struggled with for years. Seven months later, she'd lost 35 pounds, lowered her LDL cholesterol (otherwise known as "bad cholesterol") by 74% and reframed her relationship with food.

"It was encouraging because I thought I had inherited a genetic curse and was destined to have abnormally high cholesterol," she says. "I did not think it was possible for my LDL to fall in the normal range."

The J.A. Henry YMCA offers cooking classes focused on healthy eating and sourcing ingredients and that are time-friendly.

The YMCA Endowment Fund was established to guarantee that the YMCA can continue its mission for future generations. Becoming a member of the Heritage Club requires a commitment, which, now or in the future will add to the YMCA's Endowment Fund.

Planned giving opportunities qualifying for the Heritage Club membership include: gift of cash or appreciated asset, will, life insurance, trust and partnerships.

C.J. was one of our campers who had a Jammin' Good Summer this year at YMCA Camp Fulleridge - taking the stage to help lead us in song.

At YMCA Summer Day Camp, kids build confidence, make new friends and create lasting memories. Camp is jampacked with fun, adventure and endless opportunities for kids to explore and grow. 

Thanks to your support, 308 campers received financial assistance, allowing them to have the Best Summer Camp experience like their friends. And thanks to your votes, we won Best Summer Camp in the Times Free Press 2025 Best of the Best contest.

When Vic joined the Y over 8 years ago, his goals were to manage his pain and build strength. He said, " I had no idea of the deeper purpose I would discover at North River."

Vic soon became a volunteer in our senior fitness programs, and from there was asked to assist with Parkinson's programs like Rock Steady Boxing. He has dedicated over 7 years to working with adults in our Parkinson's programs, ensuring people aren't just managing their symptoms, but fighting back.

Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact boxing-based curriculum serving individuals with Parkinson’s disease. This program enables people to favorably impact their physical health, daily life and emotional wellbeing.