ensure all Louisianans regardless of age, gender, income or background have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Youth Development:
Empowering young people to reach their full potential.
Healthy Living: Improving individual and community well-being.
Social Responsibility: Providing support and inspiring action in our communities.
61,637 Members
7 Associations
28 Communities
The Y provides a supportive environment for families of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities where people can meet their health and well-being goals through exercise, nutrition, and healthy living programs designed to combat chronic disease.
250 Youth & Government Participants in 15 Local Clubs
YMCA Youth and Government (YAG) involves teens in a state-organized, model government program designed to promote civic engagement and teach the meaning of social action through experience.
1,754 Volunteers
36,401 Hours of Service
$958,438 Value of Volunteer Time
Volunteers support the Y’s mission to strengthen the foundations of community through coaching, teaching classes, and serving as mentors. A volunteer Board leads the direction of each Y’s community work.
10,600 Seniors 65+ served through membership
Louisiana Y programs help prevent social isolation in older adults by allowing them to connect to and engage in meaningful activities. Small lifestyle changes such as increasing physical activity, eating healthier, and staying active can help older adults live better.
5,161 Kids served through Safety Around Water Programs
6,306 Kids enrolled in Y Swim Lessons
The Y is committed to keeping the kids in our community safe in and around water. Louisiana YMCAs partner with school districts, parish and city government, and other youth serving organizations to provide no-cost safety around water classes designed to reduce the risk of drowning and give kids confidence in and around water.
1,754 Louisianans employed at 18 locations
The Y employs neighbors to help neighbors. Louisiana YMCAs employ thousands of full-time, part-time , and seasonal staff -many of them youth in their fi rst workforce experience.
$2.1 million in financial assistance
The Y is for all. Thanks to the donations of our generous community members, we are able to offer direct financial assistance to individuals, children, and families so they can participate in programs that enhance their health and wellbeing. YMCA child care assistance scholarships allow families to go to work knowing their children are safe and receiving quality care.
Louisiana’s COMMUNITIES
OUR MISSION
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit mind and body for all.
YMCA of Acadiana - Lafayette
theymcaofacadiana.com
Bogalusa YMCA
Bayouland YMCA - Houma
Dryades YMCA dryadesymca.org
YMCA of the Capital Area - Baton Rouge ymcabr.org
YMCA of Greater New Orleans ymcaneworleans.org
YMCA of Northwest Louisiana ymcanwla.org
Louisiana Alliance of YMCAS
350 S. Foster Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70806
