Mission
THE PLAINFIELD AREA YMCA IS A CHARITABLE, NON-PROFIT 501(c)(3) SERVICE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY MEMBER THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THE PLAINFIED YMCA HAS DEDICATED ITSELF TO SERVING THE PRIORITY NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1877. FROM THE BEGINNING, THE YMCA HAS OFFERED HOUSING, WELLNESS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. IN THE LAST 40 YEARS, THE YMCA HAS IMPLEMENTED COMPREHENSIVE FOSTER CARE, EMERGENCY SHELTER, AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER CAMP AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAMS OF THE YMCA HAVE ALWAYS PROVIDED A SAFE, DEVELOPMENTAL ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND ADULTS.FOR 2018, ITS LAST YEAR OF OPERATIONS, THE PLAINFIED YMCA IDENTIFIED A LIST OF FIVE (5) ORGANIZATIONAL PRIORITIES: REDUCE CHILDHOOD OBESITY; COMBAT URBAN YOUTH DROWNING; HELP BRIDGE THE EDUCATIONAL GAP; ASSIST THE HOMELESS; PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS.