The Gateway Family YMCA
Non-profit OrganizationsNew Jersey, United States51-200 Employees
The Gateway Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit health and community service organization based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, at 135 Madison Avenue, with a staff and volunteers totaling 51-200. Formerly known as YMCA of Eastern Union County, it operates as part of the YMCA movement and focuses on three core areas: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The organization provides programs including child care, afterschool care, day camp, sports, arts, learn-to-swim, teen and health and well-being classes; health and wellness offerings include yoga, zumba, volleyball, basketball, tae kwon do, arthritis programs, dance, health assessments, personal training, diabetes prevention, and swimming. It also offers supportive housing, adult day care, financial assistance, and community engagement to support neighbors; it runs multiple branches in Elizabeth, Union, and Rahway, including the Five Points Branch in Union and the Wellness Center Branch locations. The Gateway Family YMCA has been recognized as a Top Workplace in 2024 and has undertaken community initiatives such as the Veterans Wellness Initiative launched in 2025 and Healthy Kids Day events; financial data indicates revenue in the $50–$100 million range and a listed funding amount of $175K.