About Us

The Mansfield YMCA is a powerful association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community. Since 1867 we have been dedicated to bringing the Y’s mission, values and cause to our local communities.

YMCA Instructor with teensOur Mission

Building a community where all people especially, the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body.

Our Cause

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

Who We Are

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

What We Do

The Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive, with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

How We Do It

There is no other nonprofit quite like the Y. That’s because in 10,000 neighborhoods across the nation, we have the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

  • The Y is community centered. For nearly 140 years, we’ve been listening and responding to our communities.
  • The Y brings people together. We connect people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in community needs.
  • The Y nurtures potential. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive by building a healthy spirit, mind and body.
  • The Y has local presence and national reach. We mobilize local communities to effect lasting, meaningful change.

Our Impact

The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities. Every day our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.