The YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening individuals and communities across the country. The Y connects people with opportunities to improve your health, support young people, make new friends and contribute to a stronger, more cohesive community for all.
YWCA USA’s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. The YWCA is also one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the nation, serving over 2 million women, girls, and their families.
Over the past two decades, the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) has delivered nearly $1.6 billion in financing to 80 YMCAs and YWCAs, expanding recreation and health options in low-income communities across the country.
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YMCA/YWCA Stories
YMCA of Beatrice (2023)
- Community, Recreation, YMCAs and YWCAs
- CDEs: Pacesetter CDE
OrthoIndy Y (2018)
- Community, Healthcare, Recreation, YMCAs and YWCAs
- CDEs: Central States Development Partners, Indianapolis Redevelopment CDE
The Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties (2021)
- Community, Recreation, YMCAs and YWCAs
- CDEs: United Fund Advisors
Birmingham YMCA (2024)
- Affordable Housing, Community, FQHCs, Habitat for Humanity, Healthcare, Housing, Recreation, YMCAs and YWCAs, Youth and Families, Youth Program
- CDEs: Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Pathway Lending, PNC
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA (2023)
- YMCAs and YWCAs
- CDEs: Civic Community Partners
CCP provided $7 million to allocation to reimburse borrower for construction costs in connection with a new aquatic facility for a YMCA financed with NMTCs in 2016. The original three-lane
Wheeling YWCA (2023)
- Shelters and Community Food, YMCAs and YWCAs
- CDEs: National Trust Community Investment Corporation
The project is the renovation of a century-old building occupied by the YWCA of Wheeling that now requires essential repairs and upgrades to ensure the YWCA can continue its mission
YMCA of Muncie (2023)
Construction of a new, 66,000 sq. ft. YMCA facility in downtown Muncie, a rustbelt city long navigating socioeconomic change. The new and expanded offering, replacing an outdated nearby location, includes
Park South Family Y (2023)
- YMCAs and YWCAs
- CDEs: Dallas Development Fund, Texas Mezzanine Fund
February 6, 2024, marked an important milestone for the Park South Family YMCA with the groundbreaking for a brand new Park South YMCA. Following the demolition of the nearly 55-year-old
YMCA of the East Bay’s Cherryland Early Learning Center (2021)
- Behavioral Health, Head Start, YMCAs and YWCAs, Youth and Families
- CDEs: Low Income Investment Fund
This was a renovation of a facility to house the early learning center. All of the 80 children will be served under the Head Start or Early Head Start programs.
GLOW Healthy Living Campus (2023)
- FQHCs, Nonprofit Hub, YMCAs and YWCAs
- CDEs: Empire State Development Corporation, Enterprise Community Partners
The project will replace the current YMCA building with new construction and will provide healthcare, wellness, and community services to residents. he project includes a Federally Qualified Health Center, or
