A child discovers confidence. A parent finds support. A neighbor feels they belong. What begins with one person can strengthen a family and reach an entire community.
That’s the idea behind Your Ripple Effect.
As a charity, the Y counts on the generosity of others to help make these moments possible. Gifts help remove financial barriers and connect people with opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. The impact reaches beyond a single program or visit: it carries into homes, classrooms, and neighborhoods across the First Coast.
The Y opens doors for all—regardless of background or starting point—connecting people to resources, relationships, and opportunities that help them thrive.
Our goals are to strengthen community by fostering belonging, advancing health and well-being, nurturing youth, and inspiring service to others. Everything we do creates spaces where people connect across differences and communities grow stronger together.
Serving the First Coast since 1908
- Services in 6 counties: Baker, Camden, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns
16 Branches
1 Public Charter Elementary School
1 Overnight Camp
60+ program locations
117,000+ members and participants*
26% of those served are subsidized*
*Annual Report Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025
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A COPY OF THE YMCA OF FLORIDA’S FIRST COAST’S OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 1-800-435-7352 TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE OR AT WWW.FDACS.GOV/CONSUMERSERVICES. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. THE YMCA’S REGISTRATION NUMBER IS CH-821.
Pursuant to Fla. Stat. 496.415(20), YMCA of Florida’s First Coast does not accept donations from any “foreign source of concern.” By completing your donation to us, you certify that neither you nor any entity you control is a “foreign source of concern” as defined in Fla. Stat. 496.404, and that this contribution is not made on behalf of any such source. You further certify that no foreign source of concern exercises 25% or more voting or profit control over any entity through which this contribution is made, if applicable. If you cannot make this certification, please contact Courtney Weatherby-Hunter immediately at Chunter@fcymca.org. You understand that any misrepresentation may be subject to penalties under applicable Florida law.
