Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. When you give to the Y, you move us all forward. As San Francisco's leading nonprofit for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y uses your gift to make a meaningful, enduring impact right here in the Tenderloin.
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The Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA is a game changing organization for the Tenderloin. Your commitment ensures that all of the youth, seniors and families can continue attending the 50 hours of free weekly YMCA programs in a safe and beautiful haven away from the challenges they face outside of the Y.
GIVE WHERE IT'S NEEDED
$50
Pays for one month of meals to feed 20 seniors
$250
Provides three months of field trips in the Bay Area for our seniors
$500
Feeds 350 youth a nightly meal each week in our Culinary Arts Program
$1,000
Ensures a brighter future for our YMCA youth by funding the full cost for 1 year of membership to the Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA Youth Program
EVERYDAY IMPACT
ENRICHMENT
A space to play, to learn, and to let their imagination run free: this is what every child needs, and here at the Y we give kids age 7-11 this space completely free of charge, five days a week. Our caring, experienced staff makes sure the each child gets the most they can out of their time at the Y, offering homework help, classes and exercise, while also giving children the opportunity to explore their world with their peers.
WELLNESS
We are dedicated to helping older adults continue to grow and improve the quality of their lives in our Senior Program. These activities develop physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being while serving members of diverse incomes, ethnic origins, lifestyles and backgrounds. And most importantly, there is something for everyone!
CULINARY
Under staff guidance by the Youth & Teen Programs Director and Culinary Arts Program Coordinator, the participants help prepare dinner for all the youth attending daily afterschool programs at the Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA, feeding as many as 50 people a night.