Mission

For more than 165 years, the young men's christian association ("ymca") of san francisco, through its 14 locations from marin county to the santa cruz mountains, has made accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow, and become healthy. with a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the ymca nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the nation's health and wellbeing, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. at the ymca of san francisco, strengthening community is our cause. every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to improve their lives and their community. for an overview of our most impactful programs and services, please refer to form 990, part iii, lines 4a - 4c.