Mission
THE GREATER CANANDAIGUA FAMILY YMCA, INC. IS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES ALL GENDERS, AGES, INCOMES, RACES, RELIGIONS AND ABILITIES. THE YMCA IS DEDICATED EVERY DAY TO FOSTERING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. ASSET DEVELOPMENT IN OUR YOUTH, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, VALUES, LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ARE KEY. THE YMCA PLEDGES THAT NO INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY WILL BE DENIED SERVICES DUE TO AN INABILILTY TO PAY. VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS COACHES, MENTORS, PROGRAM LEADERS, INSTRUCTORS, POLICY MAKERS AND MORE. THE YMCA AND ITS VOLUNTEERS SOLICIT FUNDS ON A REGULAR BASIS IN SUPPORT OF SCHOLARHIP ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE CARING FOR KIDS FUND.