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YMCA of South Hampton Roads
Corporate Office
250 W. Brambleton Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 624-9622
www.ymcashr.org 		  Corporate Annex
816 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 101
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 233-9768
Our Mission
To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body
for all.
Our Philosophy
Our doors are open to everyone regardless of age, race, religion or financial circumstances. No one is turned away due to an inability to pay. The YMCA is a charitable not-for-profit organization in compliance with IRS code 501(c)3.
Our Core Values
Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith
YMCA History
The YMCA was founded in London, England in 1844 by George Williams. The first U.S. YMCA was founded in Boston in 1851 by Thomas Valentine Sullivan.

Locally, the YMCA flourished with solid community support as it opened its doors in Norfolk on March 1, 1885. Activities such as bible study, track, football, basketball and baseball were commonplace. For more than 150 years, the YMCA has been one of the most successful social institutions our country has ever known.

For more information about the history of the YMCA click here.
Geographic Service Area
Serving Coastal Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina.

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads serves the communities of: Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore of Virginia, Outer Banks and Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Facilities
  • 14 Fully equipped Family Centers
  • 3 Satellite Fitness Centers
    (Dominion Tower in Norfolk, Adult Fitness Center in Great Bridge and Fitness Center at Northampton High School)
  • 2 Satellite Child Care Centers
    (Chesapeake School-Age Child Care and Salem YMCA Family Center)
  • 1 Outreach office (Community Services)
  • 1 Resident Camp
  • 5 Junior Golf Course Programs
    (Virginia Beach National, Lamberts Point in Norfolk, Cedar Point in Suffolk, Upshur Neck on the Eastern Shore and The Pines in Elizabeth City)
  • 2 Mobile Learning Centers (The First Tee and Community Services)
  • 45 Licensed Child Care sites
Community Impact
  • Over 160,000 people served each year
  • Over 90,000 facility members
  • Over 35,000 program participants
  • Over 10,500 people served on an average day
  • Over 14,500 people gain confidence in the water with Swim Lessons
  • Over 14% of members receive financial assistance
Strong Kids
    38,606 children grow in After-School Child Care and Summer Camp programs
  • 5,912 youth participate in YMCA Youth Sports
  • 3,203 teens develop leadership skills and solid values in teen programs
Strong Families
  • Over 36,000 households enjoy YMCA membership
  • 25,923 families participate in a YMCA Family Programs
  • 10,379 older adults participate in a YMCA Older Adults program
Strong Communities
  • The YMCA welcomes everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. The annual giving campaign, We Build People, funds outreach programs and financial assistance to ensure that YMCA’s programs and services are available to children, families and communities who need them the most.
  • In 2007, the We Build People campaign raised $1,534,537 from over 3,500 donors and awarded $3,297,000 to local individuals and families.
Volunteers & Staff
  • Over 1,000 YMCA volunteers
  • Over 52 policy making volunteers
  • Over 1,700 people employed with the YMCA of South Hampton Roads
Imagine the Possibilities

* Figures based on records for 2007.


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