YMCA of Greater Bergen County Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsNew Jersey, United States11-50 Employees
The YMCA of Greater Bergen County is a nonprofit organization based in Hackensack, New Jersey, with a history dating back to its founding in the 1890s. It occupies a historic facility at 360 Main Street, Hackensack, which has been in use since a capital campaign in 1926 and earlier iterations of the Y’s community work began in the early 20th century. The organization serves a diverse community by offering programs focused on healthy living, youth development, and community engagement, including preschool, child care, after-school programs, and a range of recreational and educational activities in a multipurpose facility that supports individuals and families of varying ages. As part of its mission to uphold values such as caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, the YMCA operates within the nonprofit sector to address community needs through programs and services that promote well-being and social connection. In recent developments, the Greater Bergen County YMCA was recognized as the 2025 Branch of the Year by the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, reflecting its impact within the regional network. The organization serves the New Jersey region and is part of a broader framework of YMCA services focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.