Connected for Communities

With a 170-year history of strengthening California’s communities, our YMCAs have built trusted relationships that lead to lasting personal and social change. These changes can only come about when we work together to invest in our children, our health, and our neighbors.

The California State Alliance of YMCAs works diligently to support YMCAs throughout the state of California.

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No matter what role you take on at the Y, you’ll show up each day with the satisfaction of knowing your contributions are helping to empower young people, improve health and well-being, and inspire action in your community.

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Let's Celebrate International Women's Day!

To celebrate International Women's Day, the California State Alliance of YMCAs would like to highlight our female CEOs who work diligently to lead their YMCAs in a forward momentum, no matter what the barriers they face.

Celebrating the Stories and Accomplishments of Black Leaders Within the Y Movement

The history of the YMCA – like the history of the United States – is a story of incremental progress toward greater inclusion and equity for all. As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, we are honoring the stories of Black leaders who helped move the Y – and America – forward. Anthony Bowen

YMCAs Continue to Move Communities Forward

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YMCA Responds to Growing Hunger Crisis with Summer Food Program

Find Your Community

YMCAs across California believe our communities are strongest when everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential by being supported in an

Five Essential Water Safety Tips to Know

YMCAs throughout California want to ensure that water safety doesn’t get lost in our communities ongoing eagerness to return to a “normal” summer.

Kick Off Summer with Annual Healthy Kids Day

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2022, Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families.

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Y No Sugar?

Y No Sugar? By Kris Lev-Twombly, CEO of California State Alliance of YMCAS From November 8 through the 15, YMCAs in California are partnering with Eat Real Certified in a statewide 7 Day Sugar Challenge.

Step Toward Healthier Living: Overturning Penalty Provision in State Sugary Drink Tax Preemption Law

Californians for Less Soda Applauds Ruling Overturning Penalty Provision in State Sugary Drink Tax Preemption Law

YMCA of San Joaquin County Chosen as a 2021 Nonprofit of the Year

Stockton, 06/21/21 - The YMCA of San Joaquin County is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2021 California Nonprofit of the Year by State Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua. The YMCA of San Joaquin County is one of more than one hundred nonprofits that will be honored by their state senators and assemblymembers for their t

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The California State Alliance of YMCAs is the action center for collaboration and advocacy for all of California's independent, charitable YMCAs.