We all seek happy, fulfilling lives. At the Y, we have a role in helping Central Texas be one of the best places to live, work, and play, raise a family, create meaningful connections and friendships. We provide innovative ways to power the purpose of everyone throughout our communities – to improve total health and well-being, give a helping hand to our neighbors, and, ultimately, reach our full potential.

We help young people find their purpose and provide tools to power that purpose. We commit to partnering with school districts, community organizations, and employers to ensure a bright future for all young people. Together, we will co-create, expand, and subsidize early learning, out-of-school time, camp, and teen leadership programs with a focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math), social-emotional learning, civic engagement, and global citizenship. We are proud to be one of the area’s largest employers of young people. We will continue to strengthen opportunities to build skills and assist people in the transition to new economies.

We must all take action to ensure environmental and financial sustainability for future generations. We aspire to meet the needs of the present without compromising the future. We will create new sustainable environmental practices and re-energize our existing ones. We will be good stewards of resources and incorporate environmental education into all of our programs and experiences. We will grow our philanthropic support and refine our financial model to ensure sustainability, creating more resources to invest in innovation and growth, providing equitable access to programs, and strengthening resiliency planning.

Everyone should have equitable access to opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Community members have a voice in making a better future for all of us. We are a bridge-builder in eradicating racism and other inequities and an amplifier for the voices of people and communities. We will continue to convene discussions among neighbors that build understanding and promote civic engagement, volunteerism and social responsibility.