About the YMCA of Greater Hartford

Belong to Something Greater

Our mission is: The YMCA of Greater Hartford is a charitable association open to all and committed to helping people develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. This commitment is reinforced by our belief in living out universal values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Our vision is: We will be the premier charitable organization, for all by advancing Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.

The YMCA of Greater Hartford consists of 10 branches and two overnight camps providing more than 100 programs and services in Hartford, Litchfield, Tolland, and Windham counties.

We are a Nonprofit

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Y provides crucial programs and services to more than 100,000 people every year. With the help of generous donors, we are able to provide financial assistance to thousands of members of our community every year. 

The YMCA of Greater Hartford in 2023, engaged 65,000 youth and adults through programs and facility memberships, including 24,000 youth experiences through leadership activities and academic support in child and youth development programs.

The YMCA

• is providing quality child care to nearly 200 children in early childhood education and over 500 children in before and after school programs;
• provides day and overnight camping in the greater Hartford area with over 15,000 children participating in 2023;
• teaches the holistic values of sports through year-round, non-competitive, character-building youth sports programs.
• improved the health of more than 9,000 senior members in 2023 who participated in programs increasing physical activity and social interaction;
• provided over 85 individuals adaptive fitness programs, helping those with a physical disability achieve positive health outcomes;
• teaches more than 4,200 children and adults how to swim and be safe around the water.