YMCA of Metropolitan Denver

A nonprofit organization

150 Years of You.

Together, we can rebuild connection in a world that feels divided.

Across Colorado, too many neighbors feel isolated and unseen. The YMCA exists for this moment—a place where differences meet and friendships form. In our gyms, pools, classrooms, and centers, children find mentors, parents find support, and older adults rediscover purpose and belonging.

For more than 150 years, the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver has been a trusted space where people of every age, background, and belief come together to strengthen body, mind, and spirit. And while the world keeps changing, our purpose remains the same: to build community, connection, and hope—for all.

When you give to the Y, you’re not just funding programs, you’re building community, strengthening relationships, and creating spaces where everyone feels they belong.

Your generosity is an act of unity, kindness, and love.


Your Gift in Action:

    • $25: You give a child more than a game—you give them confidence, teamwork, and the joy of belonging through a week of Youth Sports.
    • $150: You open the door for a young person to discover their voice and purpose through Youth in Government, helping them lead with confidence and hope for the future. 
    • $400: You help a child thrive all summer long through YMCA Power Scholars, providing academic support, curiosity, and care that lasts well beyond the classroom.
    • $980:  You empower an adult to take control of their health through the Diabetes Prevention Program, helping them feel stronger, freer, and more confident every day.
    • $2,000: You give a family peace of mind and a child a nurturing start through Y Academy Early Childhood Education, where learning happens in a safe, welcoming, and loving environment.

Your gift, no matter the size, builds a community where everyone is seen, supported, and valued. 


Together for a Stronger Us

When you give to the YMCA, you’re giving more than a gift—you’re giving a sense of belonging. You’re helping a child make their first friend, a parent find support, and an older adult rediscover joy.

Because in Denver, we still believe that community begins with care—and that care begins with you.


Get Back while you Give Back:

Your generosity not only strengthens our community—it can also benefit you during tax season. Gifts to qualifying YMCA programs are eligible for a 50% Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit, meaning you receive half your donation back at tax time.


                                                             

Questions? Please contact our Mission Advancement team.


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Mission

The mission of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Background Statement

Since before Colorado was named a state, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been building strong, thriving and equitable communities. The challenges our community faces are significant: health inequity, nutrition access, social isolation, mental health issues, racial disparities, unemployment, unhoused families and individuals and disproportionately high costs of living.

Yet, the Y is here, as we have been for nearly a century and a half, as a welcoming third place between home and work or school — sometimes virtual, sometimes in person and always offering community connection, family support, healthful movement, personal growth and life-long learning.

For every stage in life, for all people, at all times, the YMCA is here.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver

other names

YMCA, Denver YMCA, The Y, Denver Y

Year Established

1906

Tax id (EIN)

84-0402696

Category

Human Services, Youth Development

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

2625 S Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80222

Service areas

Denver County, CO, US

Phone

720-524-2700

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