Community Service
GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
The YMCA is a deeply rooted non-profit organization committed to changing lives in the communities we serve. Caring, honesty, respect and responsibility guide all that we do and make us who we are.
Take an active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring change!
As the leading nonprofit for 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 support from members, donors, volunteers and community leaders.
When you are 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.
We serve around 18,000 people in our community regardless of age, income or background. Around 300 children receive safe, fun afterschool programming because of the Y and its volunteers and over 500 people have learned to live healthier lives. We would love for you to be a part of the positive impact we are making on our community and help us make lives better.
With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, Y volunteers give men, women, and children of all ages and from all walks of life the resources and support they need to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.
Interested in Volunteering?
Contact January Tankersley at [email protected]
ADVOCACY - COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND PUBLIC POLICY
The Y knows that bringing about positive change starts with bringing the right people to the table. We promote advocacy through collaborations with policy makers, community leaders and private and public organizations to develop youth, prevent chronic disease and build healthier communities, and encourage social responsibility.
Understand the Y's place in our community's effort to provide an environment that fosters healthier living.
STATE ALLIANCE
The Tennessee Alliance of YMCA's is an unincorporated alliance of YMCA's in the State of Tennessee, organized to foster statewide communication and cooperation among YMCAs in order to better advocate for and to better serve children and families in TN.
We also support local health initiatives through participation in REACH (Regional Education and Action Coalition for Health) and the United Way Vision Council – Aging with Choices.