Advocate with the Y

When you advocate for the Y, you join a diverse movement committed to supporting and serving our community through promoting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Y's Diversity Statement

The Santa Maria Valley YMCA nurtures and supports an environment that reflects, respects and celebrates our differences, while embracing the richness of our diversity within our membership and staff. We strive to learn from all cultures to improve our programs and to ensure that people of all backgrounds and capabilities feel welcome to participate in rewarding activities that will strengthen and the health and vitality of the YMCA and the community we serve.

With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y collaborates with community leaders and policymakers to increase the resources and support that empower individuals, families and communities to learn, grow and thrive.

As an advocate of the Y, you can help:

• Influence policies and initiatives that help youth develop healthy behaviors, values and life skills
• Initiate and cultivate community collaborations to increase the skills, values and opportunities youth need to become responsible adult citizens
• Positively impact societal issues of importance to your community

The Y is a Nonprofit Like no Other

Advocate in support of a movement working every day to build healthier communities.