YMCA of MARTA'S VINEYARD

Proud past,
bright future

Who we are

As a local, independent 501(c)3 charity, we work every day to address local Island needs and ensure that all people are welcome and no one is turned away due to inability to pay. We are proud to be a part of a national movement of YMCAs in over 10,000 communities, as the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening local communities and helping people grow stronger in mind, body and spirit.

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Our Timeline

During

2023

Construction plans, securing regulatory approvals, and fundraising resume for capital expansion.

Summer

2020

The YMCA of Martha's Vineyard, in collaboration with The Martha's Vineyard Film Festival, brings the first "pay-what-you-can" Drive-In to the Island.

Spring

2020

The COVID pandemic forces a pivot in operations and pause on capital expansion progress. Y Without Walls is created to ensure community involvement from a distance.

Winter

2018

The Martha's Vineyard Ice Arena officially merged with the YMCA of Martha's Vineyard.

Summer

2017

The YMCA of Martha's Vineyard launches its Capital Expansion Campaign of $15 Million ($12 M Capital cost with a $3 M Endowment) to complete construction of the Y.

During

2017

The YMCA and the Martha's Vineyard Ice Arena enter into a Management Agreement while exploring merger conversations.

During

2016

The YMCA and it's neighbor the Martha's Vineyard Ice Arena begin talks of a partnership and possible merger, working together on a Capital Campaign of $4 Million to renovate the Ice Arena.

During

2015

The YMCA completed the Tower Family Endowment Challenge, eliminating the remaining Capital Debt of $1.5 Million from the original construction of the Y, while also creating an Endowment of over $3 Million, preserving the Y for the future of Martha's Vineyard.

During

2014

The YMCA of Martha's Vineyard completes its Second Strategic Plan.

Winter

2011

After one year of construction, the YMCA of Martha's Vineyard Alexandra Gagnon Teen Center opens.

Summer

2011

The YMCA of Martha's Vineyard Stars + Stripes Festival is created and becomes the Y's number one annual fundraiser.

Winter

2010

YMCA of Martha's Vineyard breaks ground for the new Alex's Place Teen Center.

Summer

2010

The YMCA of Martha's Vineyard opened its doors to the public with a full offering of programs and services for children, families, and individuals, including Y FOR ALL Financial Assistance for discounting rates based on need.

During

2010

First Lady Michelle Obama chose the YMCA as the venue to launch the pillars of her "Let's Move" campaign against childhood obesity. Positioning the YMCA as an important partner in preventing chronic disease throughout the nation, Y-USA garners the support of high-ranking government officials.

Summer

2009

The YMCA of Martha's Vineyard kicked off its Charter Member campaign and within less than a year had over 300 members.

Winter

2007

The YMCA of Martha's Vineyard qualified for membership with the national YMCA.

During

2005

The YMCA of Martha's Vineyard began preliminary building designs and laid the foundation for a $14 Million capital campaign to construct a full service YMCA.

Fall

2004

The YMCA of Martha's Vineyard became an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Spring

2004

The YMCA of Martha's Vineyard signed a 60-year lease with the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School for 5+ acres of land.

Winter

2003

The YMCA of Martha's Vineyard received its provisional charter membership with the national YMCA.

Spring

1992

The YMCA held its first National Healthy Kids Day!

During the

1960's

Many African American YMCA's became meeting places and rallying points for the Civil Rights Movement. In 1967, racial discrimination was banned in all Ys.

Winter

1891

The game of Basketball was invented at the International YMCA training School in Springfield, MA by physical education teacher James Naismith, by hanging peach baskets to the bottom of a second-level running track. Today, basketball is second to soccer as the most popular sport in the world.

Winter

1851

1st U.S. YMCA founded in Boston by retired Boston sea Captain Thomas Valentine Sullivan, working as a marine missionary, noticed a similar need to create a safe "home away from home" for sailors and merchants.

Summer

1844

1st YMCA founded by 22-year-old George William in Industrialized London, a place of turmoil and despair. The Y offered something unique for its time - the organization's drive to meet social need in the community was compelling and it's openness to members crossed the rigid lines separating English social class.

Vision

To create a year round recreational community center that brings Islanders and visitors of every age group and economic level together in one place to help them attain their individual goals in a balanced holistic method and bridge the gaps in community needs.

AREAS OF FOCUS

  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation's health and well-being.
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to our neighbors.

21,000

YEAR-ROUND RESIDENTS

Living on Martha's Vineyard.

7,000

People of all ages

Living a healthy lifestyle through our health and wellness programs that help with rehabilitation, social interaction, fitness and health year-round with friends.

Over 50%

Island Community

Participating in our healthy programs for individuals of all ages and families.

Up to 50%

Youth

Receiving financial assistance in Summer Camp and After School programs.

MISSION

The YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, individuals, and families on the Island by helping our community members realize their fullest potential through the development of body, mind and spirit.

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