World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Use this day to share
how your Y is working to improve mental health in your community.
World Homeless Day is October 10, an international observance to raiseawareness about the needs of people who currently experience
homelessness and promote work in local communities
to alleviate suffering and death. Use this opportunity to bring awareness to the
Y’s work surrounding homelessness in our communities.
Arthritis impacts more than 50 million Americans, including 300,000 children in the U.S. Take a stand in the fight against arthritis and help raise awareness on
World Arthritis Day.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with a Day Full of Fun, Culture, and Community! Get ready to move, dance, and celebrate! Join us for an unforgettable Hispanic Heritage event packed with vibrant […]
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.
