THIS IS WHY OUR COMMUNITY JOINS…
The Y offers more than programs and services, we ensure that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive. Our fitness classes don’t just improve someone’s physical health, they  help unleash a new outlook on life.  Our Family Nights don’t just bring families together, they help families stay together. Youth Soccer doesn’t just teach a kid to score a goal, it teaches character and social skills for future leaders.

This is why... you join.

THIS IS WHY OUR COMMUNITY GIVES…
There’s no other organization quite like the Y. As the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the foundations of a community, we don’t just promise, we deliver on creating lasting personal and social change.  So when someone gives to the Y, they’re not just helping the Y keep the lights on, they’re providing a safe place for a child after school, which translates into more success in school. They’re helping build healthy, confident and secure children, adults, families and communities. Now that’s a gift that keeps on  giving.

This is why... you give.

THIS IS WHY OUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS…
Staying connected. It doesn’t just come from a blackberry. It comes from community. The Y not only helps individuals become part of their community, but also offers the opportunity to impact it. Because community leadership is at the heart of every Y. Our Y volunteers help move people forward, delivering benefits of good health, strong connections, greater self-confidence and a sense of security to all those who seek it.

This is why... you volunteer.

THIS IS WHY WE ADVOCATE…
The Y is a cause for strengthening community, committed every day to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As we work together now—as one movement, with one voice— we speak more powerfully, so that when we advocate for vital resources such as improved sidewalks for children or more access to fresh produce in urban areas, we deliver real and lasting change for communities.

This is why... we advocate.

Since 1914 the Lawton Family YMCA has been serving the Lawton-Fort Sill community with its mission to put Christian principles into practices that build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.