Our Charitable Cause

STRONGER TOGETHER: BUILDING A HEALTHY COMMUNITY

At the Penobscot Bay YMCA, we focus on nurturing the potential of every person from infants to elders, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors.

We are committed to strengthening our community by ensuring that everyone—regardless of age, background, or financial situation—has access to the programs and services they need to thrive. Each year, we serve over 11,000 people through health, sports and wellness programs for all ages, early child care, camp and after school enrichment, aquatics, social programming, and community health outreach.

With the support of generous donors like you, we provide financial assistance for Y membership and all of our programs, ensuring that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. We are the largest provider of affordable child care programs for working families, including one of the only center-based providers in Knox County caring for babies as young as 6 weeks old at the newly opened Lily Pond Infant Care Center. Our Community Health Promotion programs offer vital support for substance use prevention, tobacco use prevention and nutrition education, while LIVESTRONG at the Y helps cancer survivors regain strength and confidence.

For so many, the Y is more than a gym—it’s a lifeline. It’s where children discover their potential, where seniors find community, where families connect, and where those facing hardship receive the support they need.

With your donation to the Y, together we can do so much more. Your gift provides opportunities, strengthens families, and helps ensure that every child, adult, and senior in our community has access to the Y’s life-changing programs.

When you contribute to the Y, you are supporting neighbors in need and ensuring access for all. Join us in making a lasting impact. Donate today and help us build a healthier, stronger community—together.