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CONNECTING TO THE GLOBAL Y MOVEMENT


Did you know that you belong to a global family of YMCAs in 119 countries?

Every day, in almost every corner of the world, YMCA staff and volunteers like you work to serve diverse communities, helping people overcome barriers and access opportunities to reach their full potential! We are a part of a Global Movement of YMCAs in 119 countries that work every day to address critical social issues – often in some of the most challenging conditions imaginable.

An International Movement rooted in more than 12,000 communities around the world. The YMCA addresses issues affecting each community by developing programs and activities with special focus on young people in order to build a “human community of justice with love, peace and reconciliation for the fullness of life for all creation”.

The YMCA movement is organized as a federation of independent national associations linked through the World Alliance of YMCAs which is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

A GLOBAL MOVEMENT FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

Learn more about how the Summit Area YMCA is connected to the global Y movement which strives to create awareness and spur meaningful and impactful change on important global issues in the world.

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In 1886, we were founded as the Young Men’s Christian Association, but today, we are The Y; an association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. We stand for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility — For a better us. We are committed to creating equal opportunity for all regardless of gender, age, disability, income, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive culture in which our four core values — responsibility, honesty, caring and respect — are integral to everyday operations.

Each year, as one of the area’s leading 501(c)3 charitable organizations, the Summit Area YMCA serves more than 15,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services in an area spanning the New Jersey communities of Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit. Our history is rooted in working side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Through the generosity of our members, donors, and partners, we are able to offer financial assistance for our programs and services to those in need.

Please note that the Hurst Pool at the Summit YMCA will be closed on Sunday, March 31, 2024 and will reopen on Monday, April 8, 2024 due to regularly scheduled maintenance. Group Ex Pro will reflect amended aquatics schedules.