About Us

At the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg we are strengthening the foundation of our community throughout the St. Petersburg and Largo community. In addition to the countless programs and opportunities made free to the public, the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg provides scholarship support to ensure equitable access for all so that all families have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

Our Areas of Impact

Youth Development, Healthy Living, Social Responsibility

Our programs and services are focused on our primary areas of impact that help people achieve their goals and strengthen communities. With our breadth of offerings, you can find the support you need and help your neighborhood thrive.

Youth Development

Our Y believes that all children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. We help young people to grow into healthy, thriving adults.

We are committed to:

• helping to develop self-esteem, while learning teamwork through Youth Sports, YMCA Dance Academy, school-age childcare, preschools and summer camp
• closing the achievement gap for low-income, high-risk youth by providing intensive academic and life skill support through our programming
• diverting and preventing youth delinquency by improving access to alternative activities for at-risk youth and teens through the Prodigy Cultural Arts Program, afterschool programs and more

Healthy Living

Our Y is committed to making a positive impact on our community’s health and well-being. People of all ages, interests and skill levels can find the fitness classes, family activities and group interests they need to lead active, vibrant lives.

We are supporting our neighbors by:

• helping to prevent chronic disease through the evidence-based YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program - reducing participants’ chances of developing diabetes
• providing cancer survivors with emotional support and fitness training on their journey back to health with the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Program
• improving the quality of life for older adults by helping them to stay active and healthy through our senior programming

Social Responsibility

We believe in giving back and providing support to our neighbors. Through community programs, local outreach and global engagement, we provide support and inspire action in our communities.

We are focused on:

• teaching life-saving swim safety skills that prevent accidental drowning
• hosting annual community events that provide families with an opportunity to spend time together actively learning about wellness and nutrition
• providing local families and children with a traditional Christmas through our annual YMCA Neighbor to Neighbor Christmas Program