Reasons to Give to the Y

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.

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.

The Allentown YMCA Warming Station offers shelter, food, and a safe, welcoming space for those experiencing homelessness in the Lehigh Valley.

The Bethlehem Affordable Housing Program provides safe, comfortable, and affordable living with furnished rooms, efficiency apartments, and accessible units.

A wellness program for teen girls age 12-15, designed to strengthen self-esteem, positive relationships and overall health. Free through donor support. 

Community dinner programs, breakfast and lunch programs for child care students, and free produce programs provided to support our local communities.

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. 

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. 

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 in Lehigh Valley offers fitness, wellness, nutrition, and social activities to enhance seniors' quality of life.  Free through donor support. 

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.

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.

Program dedicated to our veterans and their families, designed to nurture health, wellness and connection while providing a support network.  Free through donor support.

A staff-led, recreational youth wheelchair basketball program that includes drills, practice and games; where every child can play with friends

Offering gardens available throughout our association for community use or program-based activities.

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.