About the Alliance
Stronger together
The Alliance of New York State YMCAs is the statewide association of New York’s 35 independent YMCA associations. We are committed to creating strong, healthy and inclusive communities across the Empire State.
Our mission
“Committed to creating strong, healthy, and inclusive communities across the Empire State. Through collaboration, advocacy, and support services, we strive to nurture potential, promote positive social change, and transform lives.”
2024 Strategic Plan Summary.
What we focus on
- Advocacy: One voice for Ys on child care, afterschool, water safety, health and more.
- Support local Ys: Peer networks, training, grants and help when a Y needs it.
- Child protection: Shared standards and training to help keep every child safe at the Y.
- Collaboration: Partnerships that let Ys do more together than any one Y could alone.
Like every YMCA, we are guided by four core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
New York State YMCA Foundation
A separate charity with deep roots
The New York State YMCA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity with its own board and roots going back to 1870. Its endowment supports YMCA programs statewide, including Youth and Government®, camp scholarships and youth awards. The Alliance, a 501(c)(4), manages its day to day work under a partnership agreement. Foundation funds are never used for lobbying.
Checks payable to New York State YMCA Foundation, 465 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205.
Our team
Who we are
Grants and health programs
Martha Petteys
Director of Grant Management and Health Strategies
Peer networks, events and child protection
Steve Henshaw
Director of Operational Support
Youth and Government and youth advocacy
Drew Caldwell
Director of Youth Development
