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The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is a Charity Watch and Charity Navigator top-rated, 501(c)(3) military charity, ranking among the top two percent of charities nationwide for effectiveness and fiscal responsibility. We provide free and low-cost specialized programming and support services to military service members and their families with a particular focus on junior-enlisted men and women. As a national member association of the YMCA of the USA, we operate more than 200 program centers worldwide. In coordination with the Department of Defense and installation commands, we work closely to identify gaps in support and services currently available, and tailor our programming to meet those needs.  Our programming offers essential services such as childcare, hospital assistance, spousal and deployment support services, emergency food and essentials assistance, educational and mentoring programs for military children, counseling, wounded warrior support, wounded family support, health and wellness services, family and youth recreational program and activities, and holiday programs. All programming is tailored to the specific needs of the military community on the local level. We greatly rely on public support to keep our programming free and low-cost. Our more than 15,000 volunteers deliver 127,000 volunteer hours each year to serve the nearly 500,000 service members and their families our programming reaches at our 34 branch and affiliate locations annually.

To support survivors and end domestic violence in San Luis Obispo County.

The Sports Shed makes it possible for kids to have positive alternatives to gangs and violence through organized sports. We take kids off the street and offer them the benefit of safe and successful sports programs. To date, we have worked with over 160 Chicago schools and youth programs who struggle with little to no budget. We make it possible for organizations to launch new athletic programs in addition to enhancing and expanding existing programs. Studies show that kids who participate in sports develop a healthier mind and body, and are more successful in school. Participation in athletic activities is linked to significantly lower drop out rates, greater civic involvement, and a better chance at moving on to college.

The Mazie Mentoring Program helps aspiring Framingham and Waltham high school students set and achieve goals, graduate from high school, prepare to apply to college or other post-secondary training, and experience success.