About Us

OUR CAUSE

We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

OUR FOCUS

We are a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility. That’s because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. We do this through our focus on:

• Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.
• Healthy Living: Improving our communities’ health & well-being.
• Social Responsibility: Giving back and providing support to our neighbors.

Mission Statement

YMCA of Southern Maine, with its Greater Portland, Pineland, Casco Bay, and Northern York County branches, is dedicated to building strong communities, families, and individuals through programs that promote a healthy spirit, mind, and body for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.