About the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City draws its strength from more than 135 years of service to our community. Our programs and services are anchored in our mission, values and principles. We recognize that the people and the communities we serve have constantly changing needs. We are focused on opportunities to develop and deliver a broad range of programs and services that address those needs. We are building stronger kids and families and making the communities we serve better places to live.
Who We Are
The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other.
Our Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Our Cause
At the Y, 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 learn, grow and thrive.
Core Values
Our core values are shared beliefs and essential principles that guide our behavior, interactions with each other and decision-making.
Caring | Show a sincere concern for others
Honesty | Be truthful in what you say and do
Respect | Treat each other as we’d all like to be treated
Responsibility | Be accountable for your promises and actions
Areas of Impact
Areas of Impact
We believe that to bring about meaningful change in individuals and communities, we must be focused and accountable. That’s why we focus our work in three key areas that are fundamental to strengthening community.
Youth Development
Empowering young people to reach their full potential
Adventure Guides | Child Watch | Before & After School Care | Outdoor Education | Out-of-School Time Camp | Overnight Summer Camp Summer Day Camp | Teen Enrichment and Leadership | Youth Sports
Healthy Living
Improving individual and community well-being
Exercise is Medicine | FitCrew | Fitness Center | Group Exercise Classes | Personal Training | LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA | Silver Sneakers | Swimming Pools
Social Responsibility
Providing support and inspiring action in our communities
Feeding Program | Financial Assistance | Foster Care Benefit Program | Military Welcome Center | Safety Around Water | Togetherhood®
Our History
The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City was formed in May of 1889, three weeks after the Oklahoma Land Run. In those days, the Y’s purpose was to provide a source of strength and positive influence for young men who had traveled far from their families to make a new life for themselves.
Today, we have expanded to 15 branches, two child development centers, one program center out of the airport, 25 community-based program sites and an overnight camp.
We take great pride in providing programs, services and solutions to address our community’s needs such as:
Global Inclusion, Diversity & Equity at the YMCA
The Y Believes
The Y is focused on addressing the most critical needs of our community and is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion for all. We believe access, inclusion, and engagement advance the Y’s continued impact as a cause-driven organization. We are guided by the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility for all.
The Y Commitment
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. Together, we are committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race, or sexual orientation, can reach their full potential with dignity. Together, we are committed to embracing diversity in all its forms.
The Y GIDE Vision
The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is a place where all stakeholders experience multicultural inclusivity, the promotion of equity and a genuine sense of belonging FOR ALL.
