YMCA

The Y Society’s fundraising efforts directly benefit the International YMCA, which is a branch of the YMCA of Greater New York. Below is a brief description of the different worldwide levels of the YMCA and how we fit into the YMCA structure. We encourage you to get involved in your local YMCA and the International YMCA. Help Build Global Citizens with the Y Society!

International YMCA | Strong Kids Campaign | World Alliance of YMCA’s
YMCA of the USA | YMCA of Greater New York

International YMCA

The International YMCA is a Branch of the YMCA of Greater New York. Since 1911, we have been working with young people to build global citizens who are caring, responsible and committed to service. We offer value-based programs locally, nationally, and internationally, bring people together in local YMCAs, summer camps, school, business, and in the homes of local families.

We collaborate with the US government and other organizations to support J1 exchanges.

Though it had been conducting informal exchanges since the 19th century, the International YMCA officially began to administer its first exchange visitor program in 1948 after receiving a grant from the Ford Foundation. In total, the international YMCA has been formally operating exchange Visitor Programs under authorization by the U.S. Department of State for over 44 years. As early as 1918, the YMCA was offering English classes for immigrants on Ellis Island .

In 2008, we served nearly 8,000 young people from New York City , across the USA , and from more than 84 countries around the world, consisting of:

• 84 Global Teens
• 8 Go Global Volunteers
• 2,004 Camp Counselors
• 428 Interns/Trainees
• 5,190 Work & Travel members
• 22 Study Tours members

Strong Kids Campaign

Contributions to the International YMCA’s annual Strong Kids Campaign ensure that no young person is turned away because of the inabilitiy to pay. Each year, the YMCA provides financial assistance to hundreds of youth in need. These requests are now rising to unprecedented levels. The International YMCA, through its annual fundraising, wants to be there to meet them. As a donor, you have the unique opportunity to support American and international youth while they act as cultural envoys.

World Alliance of YMCA’s

The World Alliance of YMCAs is a confederation of member YMCA movements representing YMCAs in 124 countries. There are over 14,000 local YMCAs with more than 45 million members world-wide. The World Alliance has had consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations since 1947. Throughout the world it runs and facilitates programs that deal with global issues such as HIV/AIDS, fostering the culture of peace, youth leadership development, children, gender, economic justice and disaster relief.

YMCA of the USA

The nation’s 2,686 YMCAs respond to critical social needs by drawing on our collective strength as one of the largest not-for-profit community service organizations in the United States.

Members: 20,916,698
Kids 17 and under: 9,422,524
Adults 18 and over: 11,494,174
Men: 10,426,328
Women: 10,490,370
Volunteers: 550,000 – and now you!
Total revenue: $5.96 billion
Contributed income: $976 million
Government grants/contracts: $626 million

YMCA of Greater New York

The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service organization, which promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all people with a focus on youth…since 1852.

• 21 Branches – Bronx (1), Brooklyn (7), Manhattan (5), Queens (6), Staten Island (1)
• New York YMCA Camp in Huguenot, NY
• 1 International YMCA

In 2007, the YMCA of Greater NY served more than 13,400 children in 180 afterschool programs throughout the five boroughs. During the summer months, 27 ACA-accredited day camps kept over 12,000 children active and engaged, while our sleep away camps opened the doors to 2,100 kids, providing scholarships to two of every three youngsters.

• Programs for kids and teens were at the heart of more than $46.3 million in free or subsidized services and scholarships to New Yorkers in need.
• We raised $4 million through our Strong Kids Campaign, reflecting the value the community has placed on the organization.
• We supported 2,600 children in our early childhood programs and 13,400 school age kids in our afterschool programs

The International YMCA

5 West 63rd Street, 6th Floor, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10023
www.internationalymca.org
Tel: 212-727-8800