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. 
 

2025 Highlights

Special Warriors:

  • 52 Active Membership Scholarships ensured everyone had a chance to thrive
    • 28 Powerlifters, including 18 on the travel team, inspired us all with their dedication
    • Our athletes attended 7 meets, from Nashville to Grand Cayman Islands
      • Medals from powerlifting competitions:
      • 100 Gold
      • 25 Silver 
      • 10 Bronze 
    • Sponsored 13 athletes for Powerlifting America memberships
    • Our Special Warrior Powerlifter, Dakota Davis, qualified for the 2026 Special Olympic Powerlifting USA games, one of only four powerlifters selected state-wide, becoming the first Area 9 female athlete to qualify for a national competition -- Dakota is the third athlete out of our powerlifting program to qualify for the USA games
  • Provided 120 free adaptive swim lesson sessions, empowering athletes in and out of the water
  • Provided employee opportunities and job shadowing opportunities for individuals with special needs 


Youth and Community Programs:

  • 1,000 backpacks fully stocked with school supplies, bibles, US constitutions and hygiene products prepared kids for success through our BAM event 
  • Opened showers for homeless and underprivileged, allowing access twice per week 
  • Served as a warming shelter, remaining open overnight, for winter storms and severe tornado warnings 
  • Launched the YCAP (Youth Community Action Program), an early intervention and prevention program for troubled youths from the juvenile court system — worked with 10 teenagers testifying in court until coming off probation    
  • Enriched the summer for 75 students during Warrior In Training Summer Day Camp 
  • Provided over $80,000 in financial assistance and scholarships to ensure access for all
  • Engaged 790 students in youth sports, promoting teamwork and psychical activity 
  • Hosted 32 Sunshine Gang events, fostering social interaction, psychological safety and camaraderie for seniors 
  • Taught 120 kids vital water safety skills through free swim lessons
  • Partnered with law enforcement to provide a Christmas gift shopping event for  75 families through our Shop with a Cop program
  • Handed out thousands of books to youth through our partnership with Save The Children 
  • Distributed hygiene items, books and toys to 130 families through Y on the Fly events Parties
  • 2,000 kids swam and ate at no cost during our summer Block Parties

Through these programs, and others like them, we are changing our community.