Together, We Build a Stronger Community
Your Membership Changes Your Life. Your Gift Changes Someone Else’s.
More Than a Gym
River Crossing YMCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Every membership, program and partnership helps create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn, grow and thrive.
Because we are a charitable organization, every dollar earned is reinvested into programs and services that benefit our community.
What is Project Heart?
Project Heart is River Crossing YMCA’s annual campaign that provides financial assistance and support programs that strengthen individuals and families through our communities. Your generosity removes financial barriers so that:
children can attend camp
families can access quality child care
Teens can find belonging
older adults can improve their health
neighbors facing difficult circumstances can receive the support they need
Your Impact
When you give to Project Heart, you help provide opportunities like these:
Financial assistance for YMCA memberships
Summer camp experiences that build confidence and friendships
Safe, enriching before and after school care
Swim lessons that teach life-saving skills
Programs that support physical health, mental well-being and chronic disease prevention
Opportunities for children, teens, adults and seniors to thrive regardless of their ability to pay
Lori, Senior Programs
Anthony, Veterans Wellness
Nataly and Ava, Camp
Meet our Donor Funded Programs
Community Impact Programs
7th Grade Initiative
Provides all 7th Graders in Bucks, Hunterdon, Lehigh and Northampton Counties a free, annual teen membership to the Y, fostering youth development and healthy living.
Ability Programs + Life After 21
Adapted activities for all ages, including fitness, swim lessons, karate, camps, teen programs, and Life After 21, a full-day program fostering wellness, community access, and job skills.
Allentown Warming Station
The Allentown YMCA Warming Station offers shelter, food, and a safe, welcoming space for those experiencing homelessness in the Lehigh Valley.
Bethlehem Affordable Housing
The Bethlehem Affordable Housing Program provides safe, comfortable, and affordable living with furnished rooms, efficiency apartments, and accessible units.
Empower U
A wellness program for teen girls age 12-15, designed to strengthen self-esteem, positive relationships and overall health. Free through donor support.
Feeding Programs
Community dinner programs, breakfast and lunch programs for child care students, and free produce programs provided to support our local communities.
Healthy Lifestyles
A program focusing on weight loss and chronic disease prevention in adults that empowers participants to improve their health and well-being by adopting behavioral change strategies in a group setting. Free through donor support.
NORM Running Program
Partnering with group homes that serve at-risk youth, guiding youth through the completion of a "Couch to 5K" running program. Program runs seasonally during the summer.
Safety Around Water
Educating children how to be safe around water; includes water testing and a free 8-week learn to swim experience. Provided free through donor support.
Senior Community Hub
Senior Community Hub in Lehigh Valley offers fitness, wellness, nutrition, and social activities to enhance seniors' quality of life. Free through donor support.
Stand Up
Stand Up is designed for young men (age 12-15) to enhance their self-image through physical activity, healthy relationships, and confidence-building. Free through donor support.
THRIVE Cancer Wellness
Program to support cancer survivors with an evidence-based cancer survivorship program focusing on recovering strength, endurance and an overall sense of well-being. Free through donor support.
Veterans Wellness
Program dedicated to our veterans and their families, designed to nurture health, wellness and connection while providing a support network. Free through donor support.
We All Wheel
A staff-led, recreational youth wheelchair basketball program that includes drills, practice and games; where every child can play with friends
Community Gardens
Offering gardens available throughout our association for community use or program-based activities.
Financial Assistance
Your gift to the YMCA's financial assistance program helps ensure that every child, adult, and family can access life-changing programs—regardless of their financial circumstances.
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