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The impact of the Greater Philadelphia Y stretches across many communities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Along with financial assistance and ensuring access to our facilities and programs are available to all in our community, the GPY is also a leader in community impact through a variety of community outreach efforts.
Community Giving Impact
$46,191,287
In financial assistance and insurance subsidies given to access discounted memberships, youth programs, child care, and more.
7,297
Hours of volunteer work from community members supporting youth, teens, special needs participants, and more.
$385,952
Raised from community partners and Y members giving toward the Y’s events that support programs, childcare, and financial assistance.
Programming Impact
16,169
Youth taught the life-saving skill of swimming and water safety from passionate swim coaches.
5,000
Teen annual visits to the Teen Tech Center at the Columbia North Y where kids can explore new interests and career paths.
3,250
Teens participating in educational and workforce development opportunities through NextGen Leadership programs.
117
Livestrong participants who graduated from cancer-wellness programs at the Y.
2,141
Free 7th Grade memberships to create an accessible, welcoming place for 7th Graders to engage in health, wellness, and leadership programs.
Child Care Impact
516
Subsidized child care seats to underserved families in Philadelphia and Jersey through state programs.
13,260
Hours of free out-of-school time in 17 sites in the School District of Philadelphia providing services to hundreds of underserved children.
254,170
Healthy meals provided to participants at YMCA child care sites in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Member Stories!
From Service to Wellness: Art Cratsenberg
Art Cratsenberg’s military roots runs deep. His great-grandfather served in WWI. His father fought in WWII, Korea, and did eight tours in Vietnam. Art himself spent 26 years in the Army, retiring as a First Sergeant.
A Kid from Northeast Philly Gives Back: Jim Creighton
Jim Creighton’s roots at the Northeast Family YMCA run deep. You could say it’s in his blood.
The Seeds We Plant: Kristen Endrick's Story
When Kristen Endrick’s world began to unravel, she needed something to hold onto. Within six months, she’d gone through a divorce, found herself working two jobs to support three young kids, and learned that her middle daughter had been diagnosed with autism.
