As of 2008, America’s 2,686 YMCAs serve 10,000 U.S. communities uniting 21 million people each year, uniting men, women and children of all ages, races, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. At the heart of community life across America, mission driven YMCAs are a place to belong and to live the values that guide and unite our members: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. From cities to suburbs to small towns, YMCAs serve America's children, families and communities by “building healthy spirit, mind and body for all.” Across the country, 67.7 million households and 33.7 million children 14 and under live within three miles of a YMCA. Fifty-eight percent of Ys (1,496) serve communities where the median family income is below the national average.

The YMCA on Kauai

The first YMCA on Kauai was established in 1916 at Eleele. By 1924 there were 516 members participating in 35 groups around the island. Many people still remember the Hi-Y and the Gray Y Group clubs that the Y offered them in their youth.

Today, after 90 years of service to the community, the YMCA of Kauai opened the doors of the "Kauai Ohana YMCA" facility in Puhi on July 1, 2008. The new YMCA is a place for family enrichment; a youth center; childcare facility; sports; swimming and fitness programs for all ages and abilities.

Across the nation, YMCAs are committed to helping:

• Children and youth deepen positive values, their commitment to service and their motivation to learn.
• Families build stronger bonds, spend time together and become more engaged with their communities.
• Individuals strengthen their spiritual, mental and physical well-being.

At every stage of life, YMCAs are there to help children, families and individuals reach their full potential.

We build strong kids, strong families, and a strong community. The YMCA of Kauai is a charitable non-profit organization, qualifying under section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. tax code. We are:

• Driven by the YMCA Mission.
• Operated in a manner consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Governed by committed, well-trained, well informed volunteers.
• Operated so that programs are accessible and affordable to all sections of the community.
• Managed and led by well-trained, competent, and diverse staff.

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