On December 1st through December 3rd, Arizona students with different racial background, religious backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses came together to experiences civic engagement in the Arizona State Capitol. Through the Valley of the Sun YMCA’s Model Legislature program, 100 high school students debated 54 student drafted bills addressing education, gun safety, health, LGBTQ issues and more. … Read More

Our mission is to serve; to serve all individuals, regardless of age, income, or background. That means finding impactful ways to influence individuals from different economic backgrounds to help them achieve great success in their education and career paths. The Y Achiever’s program is just one avenue that the Valley of the Sun YMCA helps youth and young adults get started in a direction of life they might not have ever thought possible. … Read More

Making sure that older adults get psychical activity is very important to allow their muscles to grow stronger and avoid serious conditions that deteriorate their health. At the Y, we are committed to promoted exercise among our older adults’ members to contribute to maintaining their health and wellbeing.… Read More

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), November has been designated for Diabetes Awareness Month since 1975. At the Y, we are committed to improve our community’s health and well-being by offering support, guidance, resources, facilities and expertise. In 2019, we partnered with ASU to launch ¡Viva! Program in our Watts Family Maryvale YMCA. … Read More

Greg shows up to work every day because of the realization that his career can offer pivotal moments to anyone who walks through the YMCA’s doors. “You don’t know what a person or a kid at home’s situation is, so being a positive role model for kids in the community is what it’s all about”, says Greg. To learn more about our youth sports programs, visit our website at valleyYMCA.org/sports.… Read More

No matter your age, your size, your experience, Zumba Class is open to everybody at the YMCA! Once you try Zumba you won’t go back, I promise! … Read More

Thanksgiving is a time to come together, celebrate community, and give thanks. During another season of giving at the Y, we continue to invite our members to support families who may not be able to afford a full Thanksgiving meal. Offering opportunities to give back to the community fills our members with a sense of pride and fulfillment. Tony, a two-time Leaders in Training participant and YMCA advocate, has claimed his biggest success is giving back to his community by participating in the Thanksgiving Basket Drive.… Read More

At the Y, we are for all. Jordyn Pope, Director of Childcare at Northwest Valley Family YMCA, makes stand to educate her students on diversity and inclusion stating, “You may not see them [disabilities], you may not understand them, you may not know it, but everyone is a human being, and everyone has something, whether it be a learning disability, they might have autism, they might have down syndrome, they might have PTSD.” … Read More

When an opportunity arises to celebrate progress and to show our support, the Y is there. On Saturday, November 6th, 2021, we were part of the Phoenix Pride Parade organized by the City of Phoenix and their sponsors to showcase that we are proud allies to all! … Read More

In November, YMCA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month… Read More