In response to COVID-19 crisis, Ys are providing critical emergency services.
From The Ground Up
Opens in a new window Hurt But Hopeful: My Perspective On What’s Happening In Our Country
YMCA of the USA President and CEO Kevin Washington shares his response to the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and others, and the protests that followed.
Opens in a new window COVID-19 Emergency Services: Child Care
With COVID-19-related school closures and the urgency for essential workers to report to work, there is a critical need for safe child care options across the country. In response, the Y is offering emergency child care at more than 940 locations for families of medical personnel, essential employees and first responders.
Opens in a new window COVID-19 Emergency Services: Food Distribution
Amid school closures and economic uncertainty, a rapidly increasing number of people are facing food insecurity. In response, hundreds of Ys nationwide are providing free grab-and-go meals to help address this serious issue.
Opens in a new window Find a Y-Affiliated Food Distribution Site
News From the Y
June 2, 2020
Shawn Borzelleri, senior vice president of service delivery, program development, and innovation, Y-USA, discusses how the Y is adapting to a time without youth sports and how the Y is still serving children, families and communities.
May 31, 2020
When students lost access to meals due to COVID-19, schools and community organizations like the Y worked to ensure no child was left hungry. That work comes at a price though.
May 22, 2020
How a handful of Chicago-area nonprofits have turned their websites into crucial communication tools.
May 18, 2020
YMCA of the USA President and CEO Kevin Washington discusses what child care, summer camps could looks like as the pandemic continues.
May 18, 2020
Paul McEntire, YMCA of the USA's chief operating officer, joins TODAY with information for the millions of Americans are wondering if they’ll be able to send their kids to camp this summer, and whether they’ll be safe if they can.
May 11, 2020
Kevin Washington, CEO of YMCA of USA, discusses the congressional support needed to aid nonprofit organizations affected by Covid-19, including support for youth sports offerings that could be impacted this summer if Ys are closed.
