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About Us

Who We Are

The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is the constant in a military family’s life: on the home front and during deployment, when transitioning between bases, and in times of conflict and peace.

The ASYMCA is an Association of the YMCA of the USA, specifically dedicated to serving active duty junior enlisted military service members and their families of all six armed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The oldest military support organization in the U.S., the ASYMCA has been “Strengthening Our Military Family®” since 1861 through its 12 branches and 24 affiliate partners, serving 87 military installations and facilities nationwide. Our nationally and locally tailored programs and services for our nation’s troops and their families are offered at no or low cost and require no dues or membership fees.

OUR AREAS OF FOCUS

Physical and mental health are critical for everyone, which is why we offer a variety of programs for the whole self and the whole family.

Health and wellness services include:

  • Youth & Senior Fitness Classes
  • Low-Cost Fitness Memberships
  • Cooking and Nutritional Education for Youth
  • Personal and Small Group Fitness Training
  • And more!

Children are the heart of our organization because they are the ones who often sacrifice the most. We are honored to provide programs that educate, engage, and entertain children of all ages.

Youth development programs include:

  • Child Care & After-School Programs
  • Character Development
  • Skill-Building and Summer Camps
  • Enrichment through Arts & Humanities Programs
  • And more!

Mission readiness is as much of a mindset as it is a tactical operation. It’s critical that service members know the home front is safe and sound when they deploy for duty.

Social Responsibility initiatives include:

  • Emergency Food Relief for Military Families
  • Holiday Travel Assistance for Military Families
  • Drop-in Child Care at the Military Hospital
  • Resiliency Programs for Military Children
  • And more!

OUR MISSION IMPACT

The Armed Services YMCA Killeen is unique among YMCAs and Armed Services YMCAs. We not only provide free or low-cost programs and services for military children, spouses, and the family unit, we also serve and support Killeen’s community as a whole.

Our Annual Mission Impact for 2021:

130K

people provided with critical services

550K

Points of Service delivered to military families

2.5K

Youth enrolled in education and skill-building programs

News, Info, & Stories

Our mission is hard at work. Read about our how our local and national programs and services are making a difference in the lives of young military families, or find informative contributions from military spouses across the country.

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Financials

We Take Accountability Seriously

The Armed Services YMCA is proud of our fiscal responsibility and the designation as a top- rated charity. Our consistently outstanding results are based on all aspects that determine the value of a nonprofit: fundraising expenses, administration, transparency of finances, good governance practices, and other leading benchmarks.
The Armed Services YMCA prides itself on using our generous donor contributions wisely and sharing how donations are strengthening our military family through quality programs and services.

Our Charity Ratings

Charity Navigator

4-Star Rated

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Charity Watch

A Grade

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Candid Guidestar

Platinum Seal of Transparency

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