About Us

Our Mission is Felt Every Day

Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Our impact is felt every day…when an individual makes a healthy choice…when a mentor inspires a child…and when members of our community come together for the common good.

The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge acknowledges and embraces that Christian principles are a significant piece of our organizational mission. When defining what Christian principles mean to us as an organization we chose the ultimate Christian principle, LOVE. (I Corinthians 13:13)

As an organization, we chose to apply that principle as we carry out the rest of our mission. We chose to put love into practice through our holistic programming and we choose to love “all”. This means people of all races, genders, and belief systems.

Our Focus

With our focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the nation’s health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors.

Youth Development

We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through the Y, millions of youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.

Healthy Living

In communities across the nation, the Y is a leading voice on health and well-being. With a mission centered on balance, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, millions of youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body.

Social Responsibility

The Y has been listening and responding to our communities’ most critical social needs for 175 years. Whether developing skills or emotional well-being through education and training, welcoming and connecting diverse demographic populations through global services, or preventing chronic disease and building healthier communities through collaborations with policymakers, the Y fosters the care and respect all people need and deserve. Through the Y, 500,000 volunteers and thousands of donors, leaders and partners across the country are empowering millions of people in the U.S. and around the world to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.