OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
The YMCA is a bridge to connect our community through partnerships and social responsibility. It takes the work of many organizations to do good in our community. The YMCA believes in collaboration and teamwork to best serve the lives of those in our community around our focus areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Below are many of our partners that help us serve. Click each logo to learn more about them!
GREENWICH UNITED WAY
The Greenwich United Way’s mission focuses on addressing critical human service needs, including education, financial stability, and health. Through extensive research and collaboration with local organizations, the Greenwich United Way identifies the most pressing issues facing the community and mobilizes resources to tackle them effectively.
We are immensely grateful to receive funding from the Greenwich United Way, which enables us to enhance our programs and extend our reach within the community. Additionally, we are proud to collaborate with their Reading Champions program, which recruits and trains volunteers to provide one-on-one literacy support to elementary school students. This partnership not only enriches our after-school offerings but also significantly contributes to the academic success and confidence of young learners.
GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Greenwich Public Schools is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment that inspires all students to achieve academic excellence and become responsible, contributing members of society. With a mission to cultivate a community of lifelong learners, the district focuses on providing high-quality education, promoting inclusivity, and encouraging personal growth.
We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Greenwich Public Schools, their dedicated faculty, and enthusiastic students through a variety of programs. Our partnership enhances our after-school, Running Start, summer camp, and Safety Around Water programs, among others. By working together, we are able to provide valuable learning experiences and support services that extend beyond the classroom, ensuring that students have the resources and opportunities to succeed both academically and personally.
ABILIS
Abilis (ABLE-ISS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides services and supports for over 800 individuals with special needs and their families from birth through the life span. Abilis has been a leader in serving the special needs community in lower Fairfield County for over 70 years and has a long-standing reputation for high quality care.
We are deeply thankful to receive funding from Abilis, which has been instrumental in developing and expanding our programs to better serve the special needs community in Greenwich. This support has enabled us to create inclusive, enriching experiences tailored to the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to participate fully in our offerings.
We are also honored to be recognized as the 2024 Employer of the Year by Abilis, a testament to how their support and guidance have helped us become a leading employer of individuals with special needs.
LIBERATION PROGRAMS INC.
Liberation Programs’ mission is to empower people and their families to be free of the disease of addiction by providing targeted solutions that restore lives and strengthen our community.
The goal is to combat the persistent threat of substance abuse which often begins in the teen years. Addiction crosses cultural, racial and economic lines making it a pervasive threat throughout our state. Liberation Programs has offices at the YMCA of Greenwich and this past year, opened an office on campus in Greenwich High School.