A part of Grand Island since 1885, the YMCA is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of life for the children and adults it serves. Positive programs that focus on the total person, programs that enhance self-confidence, develop real values and encourage people to seek a healthier lifestyle form the basis of the Y philosophy. The YMCA is a worldwide fellowship dedicated to the enrichment of life and the development of a sense of dignity and self-worth in all people.