The Rochester Area Family YMCA has been serving the greater Rochester community from its current location on First Avenue for over 50 years. The YMCA is the nation's leading nonprofit committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. OUR MISSION Providing for the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of the individual, family, and community. OUR VALUES Caring: to show a sincere concern for others, for their needs, and well-being. Honesty: to be truthful in what you say and do. Respect: to follow the golden rule. Responsibility: to do what is right, be accountable for your promises and actions. The four core values of YMCA of the USA unite us as a movement with a common cause. They are the shared beliefs and essential principles that guide our behaviors, interactions with each other and decision making.