Dear Friends of the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance,
Summer is in full swing across New Jersey, and our YMCAs are busy, joyful places. Camp fields are full, pools are active, and families are making the most of the season together. As we enjoy these months, we are also looking ahead to the fall, when after school programs open their doors and welcome children back into safe, enriching spaces.
More than 250 leaders from health care, education, business, philanthropy, community organizations, and YMCAs across New Jersey gathered on December 9, 2025 for the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance's 12th Annual Culture of Health Conference. This year's theme, "Belonging For A Better Us," underscored the essential role of connection, trust, and shared purpose in shaping community well-being and ensuring every person has the opportunity to thrive.