YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga is a leading nonprofit serving 62,000 members and program participants across Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. The Y has eight facilities, two preschool centers, 84 program sites, 1,000 team members and a $25M annual operating budget. Its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. For more info, visit www.ymcachattanooga.org or ymca.org or follow the Y on social media: Facebook @ChattanoogaYMCA, Instagram @ymcachattanooga or LinkedIn @ymca-of-metropolitan-chattanooga.

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BETTER TOGETHER 

At the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga, we believe in honoring our Christian mission, living our cause, acting in accordance with our values and placing the greater good above self. 

It is our belief that, in a diverse world, we are stronger when our doors are open to all. Diversity and inclusion are core tenets of our mission as we work to create better communities, a better country and a better world - For A Better Us. We are committed to ensuring that our members, program participants, donors, volunteers and team members feel genuinely welcome, encouraged and supported. 

Together, with our members, donors & community partners, we are making sure that ALL have the opportunity to thrive. These programs would not be possible without our annual Community Support Campaign as well as private and public grants.

AREAS OF IMPACT

Youth Development

Empowering young people to reach their full potential. 

• YCAP
• Youth Sports
• YMCA Camp Ocoee
• Afterschool Care
• Summer Day Camp
• School Break Camp
• Child Watch
• Preschool
• Youth Fitness Classes

Healthy Living

Improving individual and community well-being:

• Miracle League

• Food RX

• Nutrition Programming

• Parkinson's programming

• LIVESTRONG at the Y

• Diabetes Prevention

• Body Composition Analysis

• Group Exercise Classes

• Water Fitness Classes

Social Responsibility

Providing support and inspiring action in our communities:

• Safety Around Water
• Mobile Fit
• Food & Fun Program
• Mobile Market
• Backpack Blessings
• Bingo's Market
• YMCA Adventurers

Impact at a Glance: 

• 45,000 individuals served in 2024
• $774k awarded for income-based memberships
• 303 Corporate Partners
• 300,000 healthy meals prepared and served across 80 area sites
• 5,800+ youth served

2024 Annual Report