• Our Mission
• Our Vision
• Our Values
• Our History
• Our Impact

Our Mission

What Makes Us Who We Are

Our Mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

A mission of service. For almost 85 years, the YMCA of the Norwalk has been working to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs. We're not a gym, or a health club, or a day care center, but rather a deeply rooted, not-for-profit community service organization with a long history of success in working for the greater good.

A sense of belonging. Everyone needs a place to belong. A haven where judgment is left at the door. At the YMCA, openness and acceptance abound in an atmosphere of friendship and belonging. It's where teamwork is valued, relationships are nurtured and the uniqueness of the individual is celebrated.

A feeling of trust. Where can you go? Whom can you trust? How can you be sure? For millions of people all around the globe, the answer is the Y. A safe place where parents can feel secure their children will be watched over. A unique environment where trust, love and compassion flourish.

A celebration of diversity. At the Y, everyone is welcome. Regardless of where you were born, what you believe in, or how high or low you are on the economic scale. It is a place where people are just that—people. A celebration of the individuality that makes us who we are.