Our Vision:

The YMCA of Metro Denver elevates lives and strengthens spirit, mind and body for all—uniting people, purpose, and partnerships so that together we rise.

Our Path:

For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place—it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all. Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together. Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement, we will elevate our people, purpose, partnerships and promise.

Our Strategy:

We will realize this vision by focusing on our six core program areas – Early Childhood Education, Aquatics, Youth Sports, Summer Camp, Out of School Time and Community Well-being.

Our Horizon:

Success will be measured not only in numbers, but in lives transformed – children thriving in early learning; families confident around water; youth growing through sports and camp experiences; parents supported with quality out-of-school-time care; and communities strengthened by programs that advance health and well-being.

OUTCOMES

• Data- and community-informed recruitment, onboarding and training.
• Clear, accessible pathways to volunteer and lead.
• A culture of recognition honoring excellence and YMCA values.

OUTCOMES

• One YMCA Story: Spirit. Mind. Body. For all.
• A compelling Case for Support and a network of YMCA and community experts who elevate the Y as a leader in community well-being.
• Inclusive, bilingual storytelling that builds trust and connection

OUTCOMES

• A financial plan built on sustainable revenues, resources and reserves.
• A 5-year operating plan built on core capabilities and aligned with community needs.
• A strategic assessment of our YMCA's assets and a 10-year investment plan.

Elevate the lives of 100,000 people in the 

Denver Metro Area.

OUR WHY: 

	Early Learning Education because...1 in 3 families lack affordable childcare. (1)
	Aquatics because...drowning is a leading cause of death for children under 5. (2)
	Youth Sports because...76% of U.S. kids aged 6–17 get fewer than 60 minutes of daily physical activity. (3)
	Summer Camp because...1 in 5 kids ages 3-17 have a mental health disorder. (4)
	Out of School Time because...nearly 70% of families have both parents working full-time to manage the rising costs of living. (5)
	Community Well-being because...the mortality rate of being socially disconnected is similar to the impact of smoking 15 cigarettes a day. (6)

Read more about our key focus areas in our Case for Support.

GET INVOLVED

• Current & Future Partners: Join us in elevating lives through collaboration.
• Current & Future Supporters: Invest in programs that change lives.
• Current & Future Volunteers: Share your time and talents to elevate lives

YMCA OF METRO DENVER denverymca.org * missionadvancement@denverymca.org

The YMCA of Metro Denver stands alongside YMCAs across 120 countries in building stronger, healthier and more connected communities.

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs the build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Sources: (1) National Public Radio, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Poll, (2) Centers for Disease Control, (3) Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment & Colorado State University College of Health and Human Services, (4) Centers for Disease Control (CDC), (5) U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“Among married-couple families with children, ... in 67.0 percent of these families both parents were employed.”), (6) U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community.

See full YMCA leadership team at denverymca.org/leadership