The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization providing educational, recreational, social and religious support services to junior enlisted military personnel and their families. The core mission of the ASYMCA is to enrich the quality of life for our military personnel and their families. In 2007 alone, more than 9,200 individuals nationwide volunteered their time to help ASYMCA serve nearly 400,000 military families.Read more

The YMCA’s dedication to America’s armed forces began in 1861 with the Civil War, when a handful of YMCA members voluntarily provided relief services to men in uniform. The first permanent Army YMCA was established at Fort Monroe, Va., in 1889. These services continue to expand today.Read more

Service members cannot be at their best when they are worried about their loved ones. ASYMCA looks after the families of those individuals looking after our country. A vast array of programs help spouses learn life skills, care for children and even make ends meet. They also educate, entertain stimulate and comfort young minds, helping them understand and cope with the absence of their parent(s).Read more

The Armed Services YMCA promotes strong kids, strong families and strong communities by offering a variety of programs and services aimed at ensuring a high-quality of life for our military members and their families.

A majority of the services offered to military families by the ASYMCA are provided at the branch and affiliate level. The ASYMCA maintains 16 branch locations, nine affiliated Community YMCAs and nine Department of Defense (DoD)/ Department of Homeland Security (DoHS) affiliates worldwide. ASYMCA’s national headquarters are located in Alexandria, Va. From its national headquarters, ASYMCA also offers one of its signature Operation Hero tutoring/mentoring programs at Fort Belvoir, Va.

Complete list of ASYMCA locations.