YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States1001-5000 Employees
Founded in 1858, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is a nonprofit organization dedicated to community growth and personal development. It operates a network that includes 14 centers, five camps, and nearly 100 extension sites, positioning it as one of the region’s larger social enterprises. Each year, the YMCA serves more than half a million people with programs that provide social guidance and empower individuals. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the organization has long anchored its work in the Chicagoland area and the Midwest. The YMCA’s activities are delivered through its regional network of centers, camps, and extension sites that reach diverse communities across the area. In April 2026, the organization hosted its Impact Celebration in Chicago, bringing together civic, philanthropic, and community leaders to recognize the Y’s mission and contributions across the region.