Welcoming All: Our Commitment to Community Belonging
At the YMCA of Greensboro, we believe that every person deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Rooted in our Judeo-Christian values and a mission of strengthening community for all, we are committed to creating a place where individuals and families from all walks of life can thrive.
We understand that true community is built when everyone has access to the same opportunities, feels a sense of belonging, and is empowered to contribute.
A Place for Everyone
Our doors are open to all. We strive to reflect the rich diversity of our Greensboro community and create an environment where everyone—regardless of background, age, race, ability, faith, income, identity, or life experience—feels included.
Whether you're coming to swim, volunteer, take a fitness class, or enroll your child in afterschool care, you belong here.
Living Our Values
We carry out our commitment by:
- Welcoming and supporting people from all backgrounds and life experiences
- Providing programs that are responsive to the needs of our community
- Offering financial assistance to ensure everyone can participate
- Creating policies that treat every individual with dignity and fairness
- Equipping staff and volunteers to serve with empathy, compassion, and cultural awareness
Community Connections
We know our strength is amplified when we work together. That’s why we:
- Host community conversations and learning events that encourage understanding
- Partner with local organizations to address needs and expand access
- Celebrate the cultures, stories, and traditions that make our community strong
Join Us
You don’t have to look or live a certain way to belong at the Y. Here, you are part of something bigger—a movement rooted in care, community, and connection.
Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive Greensboro—one person, one family, and one neighborhood at a time.
Diversity, Inclusion and Global (DIG) Innovation Network (we are the 90th Y to join the network) consists of YMCAs that have made an organizational commitment to integrate diversity, inclusion and global strategies to better serve diverse and underserved populations, foster community cohesion and address social equity and inclusion issues. We are pleased that our Y continues to take active leadership in our shared work to ensure access, engagement and inclusion for all.