Community Programs

We're collecting donations for our neighbors at Better Days Ahead Outreach - a non-profit group that distributes food, clothing, and survival gear directly to area houseless and at-risk individuals in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Is your teen interested in the media or journalism fields? The Camden Youth News Network is a free hands-on learning program focused on creativity, advertising, journalism, and preparing participants for a future in these career fields. This program is open to teens ages 13-18. 

We're partnering with Jenkintown Food Cupboard to host a food drive to benefit local families just in time for the holidays! Help us collect the below regular-sized items in original, unopened packaging.

Shop at Boscov's and support the YMCA during this annual giving event! During the Friends Helping Friends Event at Boscov's, you can save 25% on your purchase AND register to win a $100 Boscov's Gift Card!

Celebrate every day kindness in our community! The Kindness Club at the Y recognizes members who go above and beyond to show care, empathy, and inclusion.

Do you have a green thumb? Join our garden volunteer group: Rocky Run Roots! This group meets each week to help plant, water, weed, harvest, and treat the plants in our community garden and the flowers on our property.

Join our amazing team of lifeguards! We have lifeguard openings across the association! You can take a lifeguard certification class at one of our locations below and apply for a lifeguard position near you! 

Give back to neighbors in need! We're hosting a shoe donation drive to support Visiting Angels. Consider donating your gently-worn used and new shoes. Where:A donation bin is located in the lobby of the Haverford YMCA.

Help us end clothing insecurity in our area! We're partnering with Cradles to Crayons to host The Big Give, their annual donation drive. Donations will be distributed to families and community partners throughout the region.