Events

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors the United States’ Indigenous peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures.
Use this day as an opportunity to educate your community about the day.

LGBTQ youth disproportionately face bullying and harassment because of their identities. Each year, millions go purple for Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in
a united stand against bullying. Pledging to “go purple” on Spirit Day is a way for
everyone to visibly show solidarity with youth and to take part in the largest, most
visible LGBTQ anti-bullying campaign in the world

Voting isn’t just a civic duty, it’s also a key part of strengthening community! As a nonpartisan nonprofit organization, the Y is committed to helping individuals
and communities across the nation prepare for Election Day. Use this opportunity
to share local resources such as voters registration info, polling locations and more.

Voting isn’t just a civic duty, it’s also a key part of strengthening community! As a nonpartisan nonprofit organization, the Y is committed to helping individuals and communities across the nation prepare for Election Day. Use this
opportunity to share local resources such as voters registration info, polling locations and more.

Also called Deepavali, “Festival of Lights”, it celebrates the victory of good over evil, lightover darkness, and knowledge over ignorance

Established in 1998, the day was intended to highlight positive actions in the community focused on our bonds with each other. In addition, it's designed to bridge the distances between all kinds of differences—and encourage unity
and empathy across people and groups.

On World Diabetes Day, raise awareness of programs such as YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program that connect individuals to a support system and reduce risk of type 2 Diabetes.

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is dedicated to drawing attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Use this opportunity to share Y’s food programs and/or housing resources with your local community.

During American Education Week, share how your Y fosters the social-emotional, cognitive and physical development of youth through early learning, afterschool,
post-secondary education prep and other programs

International Men's Day is a global awareness day for many issues that men face, including parental alienation, abuse, homelessness, suicide, and violence, celebrated annually on November 19. The objectives of celebrating an
International Men's Day are set out in 'All the Six Pillars of International Men's Day

World Children’s Day is celebrated each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.
Use this opportunity to celebrate and promote all of your programs focused on youth
development.