When you walk into the St. Cloud Area YMCA, you’ll see kids learning to swim, friends playing basketball together, seniors gathering for a FOREVERWELL class, and parents dropping their kids off in the Kid Zone so they can enjoy a workout.
All of this, and more, is made possible because of community support.
Most people know the YMCA is a nonprofit organization, but many don’t realize that every membership directly supports programs and people right here in St. Cloud.
When you get a membership at the YMCA, you’re not just making a personal investment; you’re making an investment in our community.
Scholarships: Opening Doors For All
The YMCA doesn’t turn away anyone due to an inability to pay.Â
Your donations and YMCA membership dues help fund scholarships for families, children, and seniors who otherwise couldn’t afford the YMCA’s programs and services.
Last year, $426,387 was given in membership and program assistance to remove financial barriers and bring more community members together at the Y.
Strengthening Local Health & Wellness
You’re not just supporting your own fitness journey. You’re helping others start theirs.
Your membership supports programs and facilities that make wellness accessible for everyone in the St. Cloud area.
From our new Pilates Reformer studio and fitness center to group exercise classes, aquatics, and personal training, the Y provides a welcoming place for every person to take steps toward better health.
Strengthening Social Ties: Our Community Connects Here
Nobody is alone here. We’re building stronger minds, bodies and spirits together.
The YMCA provides a space for families, friends, and neighbors to come together — from supervised visitations and friendly pickleball games to group exercise classes and chats over coffee.
Youth Development: Investing in the Next Generation
Your membership helps fund youth sports & activities, Summer Adventure Camp, and Swim Lessons, helping our young learners become the changemakers of tomorrow!
In 2024,
- 4,363 children learned important water safety skills through Swim Lessons and Safety Around Water.
- There were 68,573 interactions with kids at the YMCA through membership, programs, and events.
Active Aging and Wellness for All Abilities
The Y supports whole-person wellness for every age and stage of life.
The YMCA’s new FOREVERWELL program helps older adults stay active, social, and independent.
You Make the Y Possible.
Every time you check in to the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA, you’re not just checking into a gym. You’re changing lives, right here in our community.
Thank you for being part of something bigger. If you’d like to help even more, consider donating to the YMCA’s Annual Fund or inviting a friend to join the YMCA!
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