THE YMCA OF GREATER SAN FRANCISCO

Find Your Purpose. Find Your Y.

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Facility Update

Embarcadero YMCA expanding Saturday hours starting July 5

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Featured Announcements

Summer Camp & Outdoor Programs

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Now Open!

Dogpatch YMCA at Crane Cove

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The Y Where you can Be, Belong and Become.

Inclusive Community Building

For over 175 years, the YMCA of San Francisco has been a cornerstone of community support, positively impacting over 100,000 lives annually. When you join our community, you help sustain vital initiatives that foster youth development, promote healthy living, and cultivate social responsibility.

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Empower Your Journey

Engage with the Y to access diverse programs that empower you to BE your authentic self, BELONG to a welcoming community, and BECOME the best version of yourself. Your involvement drives both personal and collective growth.

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Support Lasting Change

Contribute to the Y and make a tangible difference in the Bay Area. Your support ensures a safe, inclusive environment where every individual can thrive, amplifying our impact across the community.

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program spotlight

summer camp & outdoor programs

The YMCA of Greater San Francisco is committed to providing quality youth programming and exceptional summer camp experiences to our Bay Area families.

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Community Resources

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Food Assistance

All Ages Bayview Hunters Point YMCA, Chinatown YMCA, Mission YMCA, Richmond District YMCA, Urban Services YMCA
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Community Resources

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Community Resource Center

1486 Huntington Avenue, #100, South San Francisco CA 94080
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Health & Wellness

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Brain Health

60+ Marin YMCA & Virtual
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Youth & Family

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Thingamajig Invention Convention

Ages 5-14 Bayview Hunters Point YMCA, Buchanan YMCA, Camp Jones Gulch YMCA, Chinatown YMCA, Embarcadero YMCA, Marin YMCA, Mission YMCA, Peninsula Family YMCA, Presidio Community YMCA, Richmond District YMCA, Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA, Stonestown Family YMCA, Treasure Island Community YMCA, Urban Services YMCA
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Youth & Family

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YBike San Francisco

Kids San Francisco
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Aquatics

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Swim Team

Kids, Teen Embarcadero YMCA, Peninsula Family YMCA, Presidio Community YMCA
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Upcoming Events

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Sep 14

Fundraising Event

13th Annual Richmond District YMCA Jog in the Fog – 5K Family Fun Run

Mountain Lake Park
Richmond District YMCA
September 14 at 08:00am
Price: $10 – $55

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Oct 06

Fundraising Event

40th Annual Chinatown YMCA ARO Golf Tournament and Crab Feed

Golf Tournament at Lake Merced Golf Club, Crab Feed at the Chinatown YMCA
Chinatown YMCA
October 06 at 09:00am
Price: $75 – $395

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Oct 10

Fundraising Event

Presidio YMCA Golf Tournament

Presidio Golf Course, 300 Finley Rd, San Francisco, CA 94129
Presidio Community YMCA
October 10 at 10:30am
Price: $300 – $1000

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Stories & Impact

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Our Partner Stories

Week Without Walls with Alaska Airlines

By Kirsten Avilla
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Our Charles M. Collins Youth Impact Award Honorees

By Kirsten Avilla
Social Responsibility

Launching Our First Western Addition FRC Food Pantry

By Kirsten Avilla

Join our Newest Facility The Dogpatch Y at Crane Cove

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