About Us and Granite YMCA Family members

ABOUT US

For Youth Development, Healthy Living, Social Responsibility & Family Strengthening

Established in 1854, The Granite YMCA is part of the worldwide non-profit Y organization. With branches in Manchester, Goffstown, Concord, Londonderry, Portsmouth, and Somersworth and New Hampshire’s leading camping programs, we focus on youth development, healthy living, family strengthening, and social responsibility. The Granite YMCA is part of the state’s safety net in support of those less fortunate. This past year, we provided financial aid and/or free services valued at over $1.6 million dollars to 12,937 individuals across NH. This outreach included sliding scale fee structure for programs and services, free use of facilities to a broad range of non-profits, camp scholarships, and reduced fee or free child care services.

The Granite YMCA is a member of the YMCA Alliance of Northern New England. Together with 24 other YMCA Associations, the Northern New England Ys serve more than 203,000 people each year.

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OUR MISSION

The Granite YMCA creates a community where all are welcome and builds a healthy spirit, mind, and body based on the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Our AREAS OF FOCUS

At the Y, we strive to create opportunities for individuals to enhance both their personal lives and the well-being of their communities.

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    Youth Development

    We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for life. Because of the Y, more young people in neighborhoods around the nation are taking a greater interest in learning and making smarter life choices. At the Y, children and teens learn values and positive behaviors, and can explore their unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.

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    Healthy Living

    Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It’s about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. The Y is a place where you can work toward that balance by challenging yourself to learn a new skill or hobby, fostering connections with friends through our lifelong learning programs, or bringing your loved ones closer together through our many family-centered activities.

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    Social Responsibility

    We know that when we work as one, we move people and communities forward. That’s why we are committed to providing support to our neighbors and opportunities for kids, adults, and families to give, join in or advocate in the name of stronger communities.

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    Family Strengthening

    Family strengthening at the Y provides opportunities for every family to build stronger bonds, achieve greater work/life balance, and become more engaged with their communities. As a unit, and as individuals, families have the opportunity to deepen relationships, develop new skills and interests, and improve health and well-being.

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For Diversity & Inclusion

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Our Diversity Statement

The Y is committed to equity and inclusion, creating opportunities for all. As a cornerstone of the communities we serve, The Y:

  • Strives to be diverse, multicultural, and to promote a culture free from bias and injustice
  • Boldly models inclusive, anti-racist behaviors that embrace all people
  • Positively connects, strengthens, and impacts all segments of our communities
  • Working together as one united community, we can make a world of difference.
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The Y's Impact

The communities we serve thrive because people face fewer obstacles to healthy living, have a powerful sense of belonging, and work together to create equity.

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    2650 YMCA Locations

    The nation’s 2,650 Ys serve 11 million people in 10,000 communities and are spread across all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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    40 Million People Served

    Worldwide, the Y serves more than 40 million people in 120 countries. Each Y plays an integral role in strengthening its own local community, while partnering with each other to inspire global change.

    Learn More About Our Ys

  • 233,000 Volunteers

    Over 233,000 people of all backgrounds and skills volunteer their time and talent for Y’s across the country.

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Financial Assistance

As a 501(c)3 non-profit, charitable organization, The Granite YMCA strives for our services to be affordable to the community. We are dedicated to giving people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our Flexible Membership Program helps provide access to those in need in the form of financial aid for Y memberships and programs according to household income.

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