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Our Mission & Cause
Our Mission: To help community members live lives to their fullest potential by putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body.
Our Cause: The Family YMCA of Lancaster and Fairfield County is a cause-driven organization dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. We utilize resources to help youth develop to their fullest potential, provide health and wellness opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, foster community and economic development, and serve as a valuable community asset to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
Our Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Our values are celebrated by staff, volunteers, and members and provide a positive foundation for all Y programs and a healthy connection with others.
The Y . . . Where community comes together!
The Y: By All, For All
The Y is made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side-by-side to strengthen our community. Together, we work to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility – they guide everything we do.
Giving Back to the Community
Nonprofit
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Y provides crucial programs and services to more than 230,000 people every year. With the help of generous donors, we are able to provide financial assistance to ensure everyone has a chance to succeed and belong at the Y.
