YMCA of the Central Bay Area
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The YMCA of the Central Bay Area is a nonprofit organization that provides family programming, wellness support, and opportunities for youth development through its community centers. It operates a range of programs, including afterschool centers, day camps, and preschools, serving more than 35,000 people across its facilities. The organization’s footprint covers several Bay Area communities, with locations in Berkeley, Albany, and Pleasant Hill, along with related programs in Berkeley-based Head Start and a teen center. Based in Berkeley, California, the YMCA of the Central Bay Area has a history spanning more than 110 years and is described as a vibrant organization supported by hundreds of staff and volunteers. Its mission centers on bringing people together to pursue spiritual, mental, and physical growth and to build community. This mission is pursued through four priorities: strengthening families, empowering teens, fostering healthy development of children, and improving health and wellness for people of all ages and abilities.