Our Mission and Our Cause
The YMCA of the Fox Cities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice by promoting youth, adult and family activities that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. For more than 136 years, we have been a unifying force in the Fox Valley — a place where neighbors connect, families grow stronger and community needs are met. We are guided by our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, and we welcome everyone who walks through our doors.
More Than a Gym
The Y is not just a place to work out — it is a cause. We exist to make our community stronger, and every program, every membership and every interaction is part of that work. Whether you are dropping your child off for swim lessons, attending a group fitness class or volunteering at a community event, you are part of something bigger. The YMCA of the Fox Cities has been here for all, and we always will be.
No One Turned Away
What truly sets the Y apart is our commitment to making sure everyone can belong. We do not turn anyone away because of their inability to pay. Through our Membership for All Assistance program, we work with individuals and families to find a path to participation — no judgment, no barriers. We meet people where they are, because we believe the Y should be for everyone in the Fox Cities, not just those who can easily afford it.
Our Core Values
Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility
Everything we do at the Y flows from four values that have guided us since the beginning. These values are not just words on a wall — they shape how our staff treat members, how our programs are run and how we show up for our community every single day.
Life at the Y
From early childhood through adulthood, the Y is there for every stage of life. Take a look at what makes the YMCA of the Fox Cities such a special place to belong.
Questions About the YMCA of the Fox Cities
Yes. The YMCA of the Fox Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We reinvest everything we earn back into our community.
Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice by promoting youth, adult and family activities that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
The Y is a cause-driven organization. We offer programs for every age and ability, provide financial assistance for those who need it and work every day to strengthen the community we all share.
Yes — our Membership for All Assistance program ensures no one is turned away because of an inability to pay. We will work with you to find a contribution level that works for your situation.
We have six branches across Outagamie, Winnebago and Calumet Counties. Visit our Locations page to find the one nearest you.
