Resources for Ys
Every Y learns from the others
The Alliance connects YMCA staff and volunteers across the state. Each section names the staff member to contact.
How the Alliance helps
Peer networks
Solve problems together
Staff in the same role meet to share what works and hear about state policy changes early.
- Youth Development and School Age Child Care
- Aquatics
- Health and Wellness
- Membership
- Human Resources
Learning together
Summits and training
The Innovation Summit, the Y Core Learning Series and Regional Annual Meetings bring Y staff and volunteers together. Invitations go to Ys by email.
Child protection
Working to keep every child safe at the Y
All 35 associations took part in Five Days of Action, and Ys across the state are working toward child protection accreditation.
Youth mental health
Helping Ys support young people
With support from the New York Health Foundation, 10 associations each received $10,000 to build youth mental health policies and practices. A network of mental health advocates shares what works.
Email Martha Petteys to join the mental health advocates
Need help now? Call or text 988.
Healthy living grants
Proven programs, funded
Grants passed to local Ys for Walk With Ease, EnhanceFitness, Chronic Disease Self-Management and Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring.
For boards
Strong volunteer boards
Help with recruiting and developing members, role descriptions and good governance, plus Board Connections updates.
For students and schools
Youth and Government®
Middle and high school students from New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island serve as the government, write bills and debate them at the State Capitol. Nonpartisan and open to all sides.
