THE VALLEY OF THE SUN YMCA IS ONE OF THE OLDEST NONPROFITS IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA, BORN BEFORE ARIZONA BECAME A STATE. WE SERVE OVER 100,000 FAMILIES AND ARE LOCATED IN 15 COMMUNITIES. LEARN MORE ABOUT US A LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION. The Y is for EVERYONE. The Valley of the Sun YMCA is not only one of the oldest nonprofits in the state of Arizona, we are also one of the largest. Born in 1892, before Arizona became a state, we serve over 100,000 families and are located in 15 communities across the state. At the Y we value the little things, and believe healthy living is not just a fad, it’s a way of life. We are a community, and a family, about embracing today’s social responsibilities together. For over a century we have been developing healthy minds, bodies, and spirits. The YMCA is so much more than a gym and is for everyone. Through our initiatives, programs, and services youth realize their potential; teens and young adults prepare for college; families spend time and have fun together; people are healthier in mind, body, and spirit; job seekers prepare for employment; newcomers are welcome and embraced; a nationwide service ethic is fostered; and so much more