Social Responsibility
The Y's mission is to glorify God by empowering our community by reaching its fullest potential in mind, body and spirit. We aim to provide hope, health, and opportunity for all through our work.
Together, we can make a difference.
As a nonprofit, volunteers and donors make our mission possible. As community and Y members help us, we are able to give back to the community. As an organization, we are socially responsible, and urge our members to be, as well. When we all come together for the community, we are stronger. Learn how YOU can give back and help us make the Y all it can be by volunteering or being a Y donor.
2024 Highlights
- 46 Special Warrior Active Membership Unit Scholarships
- 28 active special olympic powerlifters — 8 on the travel team.
- Special Olympic Powerlifting Meets attended:
- Warrior Winter Brawl (YMCA Meet) - January, 20 participated
- TN State Championships Maryville - April, 4 attended
- Special Olympics TN State Games - May, 12 attended
- Powerlifting America Open Arizona - August 2, attended
- Big Iron Challenge Maryville - October, 6 attended
- Alabama Open - December, 8 attended
- Special Olympic Powerlifting Medals for 2024:
- Gold: 75
- Silver: 14
- Bronze: 6
- 9 Special Olympics Athletes Sponsored for Powerlifting America Memberships
- 65 Free Adaptive Swim Lesson Session
- 1,200 fully stuffed backpacks distributed for BAM
- 1,200 kids fed and swam for free this summer through our Block Parties
- Distributed hygiene items and free toys to 130 families through Y on the Fly Distribution
- 75 families helped with Christmas gifts through Shop with a Cop
- 90 kids received free swim lessons this summer
- 28 Sunshine Gang Events Free for YMCA Members
- 75 Students Served in Warrior In Training Summer Day Camp
- $70,000 Awarded in Financial Assistance and Scholarships
- 790 Students Participated in Youth Sports
Through these programs, and others like them, we are changing our community.
