Our Vision
When the first YMCA was established in 1844 in London, England, its mission was to promote positive Christian values and healthy behaviors and activities. Today, the YMCA movement has spread to 124 countries around the world, supporting and influencing the lives of 21 million men, women and children of all backgrounds. Our local YMCA association has been serving Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas since 1888. We have created a tradition of enhancing the lives of people in our community through an ever-growing list of programs and opportunities.
Our Vision Statement: “Thriving communities of healthy, kind, and loving people.”
Our Mission
"Helping all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body."
In 2025, the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina continued to provide meaningful services to our members and community via our 16 branches in Alexander, Davie, Forsyth, Iredell, Stokes, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties, which includes YMCA Youth Development, YMCA Sports, and YMCA Camp Hanes.
We launched new community programs, invested in our facilities and equipment, and continued to demonstrate that the Y is a safe place for all to focus on their health — spiritually, mentally and physically.
- $2,130,000 in financial scholarships were given for memberships and programs.
- 3,523 participants in swim lessons and Safety Around Water drowning prevention.
- 700 middle and high school students were provided with a safe space to go outside of school hours through the Reaching Our Potential teen membership program.
- 1,580 children participated in our fun and enriching Before and After School Academies in the 2024-2025 school year.
- 6,519 participants on sports teams and in clinics and leagues.
- 24,180 group exercise classes were offered.
- 935 participants in Summer Day Camp.
- 2,068 campers at YMCA Camp Hanes were given life-changing experiences.
- 984 participants were served through Community Integrated Health programs.
- 27,000 snacks or meals were served in After School Academy and Summer Day Camp.
- 157 youth in the Achievers program learned about the tools needed for success in higher education and career opportunities in the 2023-2024 school year.
- 874 children were served through our Bright Beginnings program, receiving clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies to start their year off on the right foot.
- 283 individuals with disabilities built friendships and improved health in an inclusive space through Let's Get Fit.
- 300 Youth and Government students attended the annual Youth and Government conference to connect with peers and excel in competition.
- 137 teens participated in Teen Talks.
- 20,934 Active Older Adults building community and supporting healthy aging through learning and connection.
YMCAs are at work in more than 120 counties around the world, serving more than 40 million people. Read more about our International Partnerships by clicking here.
We place a special focus on these values as we interact with our members, our program participants, and our community.
- Caring
- Honesty
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Faith
The people of the YMCA strive to reach these goals in everything we do.
- Prepare youth and teens to succeed
- Strengthen and support families
- Develop caring communities
- Encourage and inspire healthy living
As a not-for-profit organization with tax exemption under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is required to obtain an independent audit of Association financial statements annually. Please direct any questions regarding these statements to Donna Rodgers.
Our audited Financial Statements
As a not-for-profit organization with tax exemption under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is required to file annually a Form 990, Return of an Organization Exempt from Income Tax. The purpose of the form is to supply both quantitative and qualitative data to the IRS and the public. A key area of the annual filing is the statement of program service accomplishments which testifies to the exempt purpose of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina. For a full copy of any years' completed Form 990, or questions regarding our Form 990s, please contact Donna Rodgers. Also, Guidestar is a website where the Form 990 for any exempt organization can be viewed.