Mission
MCPHERSON FAMILY YMCA'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE OUR CAUSE OF STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA IS A POWERFUL ASSOCIATION OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN COMMITTED TO BRINGING ABOUT LASTING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE. WITH A FOCUS ON NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN, IMPROVING THE NATION'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK AND SUPPORT NEIGHBORS, THE YMCA ENABLES YOUTH, ADULTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO BE HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, CONNECTED, AND SECURE. IN 2025, 161 MEMBERSHIPS WERE AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP FOR A TOTAL VALUE OF 23,511. OUR YMCA AWARDS MANY SCHOLARSHIPS UP TO 90%. OUR YMCA GIVES A FREE THREE-MONTH MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAMS, SUCH AS SWIMMING LESSONS FOR KIDS, DUE TO LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT. VOLUNTEERS ARE A VITAL PART OF OUR ORGANIZATION. IN 2025, VOLUNTEERS GAVE TIME TO COACH YOUTH SPORTS, TEACH WELLNESS CLASSES AND SERVING ON COMMITTEES AND THE YMCA BOARD.