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Lasting personal and social growth comes when we all work together. That’s why strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

Our Mission

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. 
 

Youth Development

Each year our Y helps thousands of youth cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. Our programs and services help youth achieve their full potential.

 

Healthy Living

We promote healthy living in spirit, mind, and body. Our Y offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment, unlimited group exercise classes, and a variety of programs and activities that help people create healthy habits, become more active, and prevent chronic disease.

 

Social Responsibility

We are deeply committed to fostering social responsibility in the communities where we live, work and play. We take great pride in providing support to community members, from all walks of life, helping them reach their full potential and live a balanced, purposeful life.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Our Commitment to Inclusion: The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race, or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility–they guide everything we do. 

 

History

Read about the history of the Lincoln YMCA as accounted by historian Jim McKee in the Lincoln Journal Star.