The New York State Alliance of YMCA’s stands against hatred in all its forms and supports the Asian and Pacific Islander Community.  Please read and consider this statement from the CEO of the YMCA of the USA on the issue. https://www.ymca.net/news-releases/statement-from-ymca-of-the-usa-president-and-ceo-kevin-washington-condemning-violence-against-asian-pacific-islanders

The Alliance of New York State YMCAs appreciates the efforts of Senator Schumer in the recently passed American Rescue Plan legislation, to ensure that YMCAs of all sizes qualify for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). After being closed for six months, New York State YMCAs have tenuously endured another six months operating at a mandated […]

The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) recently awarded a COVID-19 Response Grant totaling $150,000 to the New York State YMCA Foundation, Inc. to improve the physical and mental health of school-age children served by YMCAs across New York State. Studies have shown that physical activity, nutrition, and mindfulness are essential to children’s mental and […]

A message from Kyle Stewart, Executive Director of the Alliance of New York State YMCAs The Alliance of New York State YMCAs would like to thank Governor Cuomo and his advisors for following the data and recognizing that gyms are one of the safest places to be during this pandemic. We also need to applaud […]

More than 2 months since reopening, YMCAs see minimal COVID-19 exposures traced back to their health and wellness facilities.

As a statewide movement, the YMCAs in New York State unequivocally believe that equity and justice are the rights of everyone. We stand in solidarity with African American and Black communities across our state and nation in grieving the loss of too many Black and Brown men and women who have been killed. New York […]

New York is on PAUSE, but YMCAs across New York State will showcase how they are staying “Open For Good” to meet the needs of their community during the COVID-19 crisis on Giving Tuesday Now, May 5. Donate today at www.YMCAForGood.org ALBANY, N.Y. – On May 5, as part of the global day of giving […]

The Ithaca Y is engaged in a collaboration with the Friendship Donations Network to serve as a hub for food sponsorship to the general public in the Tompkins County area.  Staff are scheduled on a daily basis to visit several local bakeries, grocery stores, and bulk food facilities to pick up fresh fruit and vegetables, […]

During this unprecedented coronavirus health crisis, YMCA leaders from across New York wanted to send a message that we are all standing together to fight COVID-19 and to support our communities. In March 2020, YMCAs across NY began setting up emergency childcare facilites to make sure that the Emergency Workers, Doctors, Nurses, and First Responders […]

In response to the March 18 Executive Order, the Alliance of New York State YMCAs applauds New York’s Governor Cuomo for recognizing the important role child care plays in keeping society running. As a leading non-profit for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, YMCAs are uniquely positioned to serve their communities during this public […]