Building Sustainable YMCAs. Strengthening Communities.
Creating a better planet.
The YMCA Green Network supports YMCA leaders with practical tools, collaboration, and innovation to create healthier people, healthier communities, and a healthier planet.
What We Do
Empowering YMCAs to build a more sustainable future.
Sustainability Toolkit
Access assessments, guides, templates, and tools to help your YMCA take action.
Green Network Community
Connect, collaborate, and share solutions with YMCA leaders.
Learning & Events
Join webinars, workshops, and learning series to build knowledge and skills.
World YMCA Collaboration
Work together globally to amplify impact and accelerate change.
Success Stories
Be inspired by YMCAs making a difference in their communities and beyond.
Explore the 5 Focus Areas
Use the Sustainability Action Planning Toolkit to assess, plan, and take action in the areas that matter most to your YMCA.
Define your YMCA's Green vision, goals and sustainability strategies. Develop a Green Action Plan.
Mobilize financial and technical support to advance sustainability initiatives.
Engage staff and volunteers at all levels and collaborate with community partners.
Understand your YMCA's infrastructure and emissions output to improve efficiency and resiliency.
Integrate sustainability into existing programs and partner to create new programs that align with community goals.
YMCA Sustainability Action Planning Toolkit
Available in 4 languages — download the version you need
Why YMCA Green Network?
Practical Resources
Everything you need to plan, implement, and track sustainability initiatives at your YMCA.
Peer Collaboration
Learn from a network of leaders solving similar challenges and building collective solutions.
Real Impact
Create healthier facilities, reduce costs, engage youth, and strengthen communities for generations.
Meet the Strategy Team
A passionate team of YMCA leaders driving sustainability forward.
Meet the Team →
