The Alliance of New York State YMCAs is comprised of 38 independent YMCAs and more than 135 YMCA branches, making up an extraordinary group of dedicated nonprofits working together to strengthen the communities in NY! We are a grassroots-driven and governed organization that advocates and educates on behalf of the YMCA and its mission to promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We diligently monitor legislative and regulatory issues and educate policymakers on all of the community services provided by YMCAs throughout the Empire State. The Alliance serves member YMCAs by actively advocating, and functioning as a resource for Ys in the four strategic objectives of: - Public Policy & External Relations - Public Funding & Financial Resources - Member Services - Statewide Collaborations Our association links the ambition of advocacy and public policy ingenuity with sound resources and tradition. Statewide YMCA collaboration benefits all YMCAs across the Empire State by providing a cohesive and unified structure established to preserve and enhance the YMCA mission.