For a better us.
For more than 130 years, the YMCA of Northwest Florida has served Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, creating opportunities for men, women and children of all ages and backgrounds to come together to learn, grow and thrive. Through our programs, each year more than 15,000 people have a chance to enrich their spirit, mind and body.
As the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, we welcome a diverse membership that includes all ages, genders, races, religions, abilities and incomes. At the Y, you can make new friends, renew old friendships and help make Northwest Florida a better place to live. At the Y, everybody belongs!
For Youth Development
Nurturing the Potential of Every Child & Teen
For Healthy Living
Improving the Nation's Health and Well-Being
For Social Responsibility
Giving Back & Supporting Our Neighbors
Build a stronger community for all.
Every day, we work with our members, volunteers and neighbors to bring lasting and meaningful change to Northwest Florida. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive through programs that connect them with others. When you give to the Y, you create a better us.
Check Out the latest programs and events
ARC benefits from Y equipment
The Bear Levin Studer Y recently donated a gently used elliptical machine to The Arc Gateway for their clients. CEO Cathy Lauterbach reports it's been a huge huge, with program participants saying how good it feels to exercise. We are happy to help!
YMCA joins Santa Rosa Chamber
The YMCA of Northwest Florida is now a member of the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce. Our friends from the Chamber visited us downtown to officially welcome us. Staff, Yvolunteers, and Chamber members gather here to mark the occasion.
members bring holiday joy to kids in need
Members of the Bear Levin Studer Y adopted 50 "angels"this holiday season - children identified by Children's Home Society who were in need of Christmas cheer. We appreciate all those who bought bikes, books, baby dolls, blocks and more to make the holidays brighter for others.
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