The Y’s mission is our reason for being, and the Y’s cause is our mission in action—a promise to do everything in our movement’s considerable power to enrich the common good and make life better for individuals, families, and communities. Delivering our cause draws inspiration and direction from both.
More than 160 years of innovating programs and delivering transformative responses to urgent social challenges have produced and reinforced a set of basic beliefs about how and why our movement effects meaningful, enduring change. Delivering our cause is grounded in these beliefs.
To ensure youth realize their potential to become active, engaged, and thriving members of the community, the Y will nurture their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through holistic youth programming, experiences, and supports.
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Community Support
Behavioral and Mental Health Services
We focus on health and wellness from the inside out. We work with individuals, couples, parents and families to ensure that their physiological, emotional and behavioral health needs are being met through the appropriate resources and a strong support system.
Family Support and Preservation
We work with children and families involved in foster care and relative caregivers to strengthen support systems, connect families and preserve the family unit.
Transitional Housing
We provide a safe and comfortable environment for homeless youth, former foster youth and transition age youth. Our goal is to transition each resident from our housing program as independent, self-sufficient young adults.
Training & Workshops
We are committed to helping everyone reach their fullest potential. Whether it’s supporting case managers, social work interns, and teachers through additional training and internships, or working with youth to improve independent living skills, we offer training and workshops to help you reach your goals.
Youth and Young Adult Development
We strive to make a positive impact on the youth we serve. We know that the future of our community relies on them and we want each of our participants to be prepared for a successful and fulfilling life. Through programs like Independent Living Skills and Urban Career Pathways, we work to bring out the best in everyone.
