The Santa Anita YMCA’s mission is to strengthen communities by bringing people together, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances.
Guided by the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, the Santa Anita YMCA strives to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment that fosters dignity, fairness, and appreciation for diversity in all its forms.
Whether it’s ability, age, cultural background, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, immigrant status, income, race, sex, or sexual orientation, everyone can reach their full potential.
With a history of over 140 years, the YMCA of Los Angeles has profoundly impacted communities across the region. Its 26 branches stretch over 100 miles of Los Angeles County, from Antelope Valley to San Pedro, serving a membership community of 264,500 individuals.
The Santa Anita YMCA’s commitment to community extends far beyond its walls. It actively collaborates with over 200 community partners across the county, including:
- schools
- hospitals
- clinics
- cities
- other civic organizations
This collaborative approach amplifies the organization’s impact, creating a network of support that touches countless lives.
At the core of the Santa Anita YMCA’s purpose is the unwavering belief that communities can be strengthened by working together and individuals can thrive. It is a beacon of hope, where people from all backgrounds come together, united in their pursuit of a better tomorrow.
