
The YMCA is volunteer founded, volunteer led and volunteer based. Unlike any other organization in the world, the YMCA brings together people of all ages, faiths, backgrounds and incomes.
YMCA programs are tools for building the values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. Our strength is in the people we bring together. Kids get the opportunity to learn in a nurturing environment, teens have a safe place to go, families are spending quality time together and those in at-risk communities are given the tools to succeed.

The YMCA, as well as those recipients who benefit from your assistance, would like to thank you for helping to make a difference in your neighbors’ lives.
The Ragsdale YMCA is always seeking great volunteers! Our YMCA community is based on committed members and faithful volunteers. Together, volunteers and staff can make our YMCA the best in town! Please see our Guest Services Director (Rachel Bottomley) or our Front Desk Supervisor (Donna Vail) for ongoing volunteer needs.
Can you remember the smell of a new box of crayons? Remember starting the first day of school with new clothes and new school supplies that you selected? Some kids can’t. Some start school without basic supplies. Too often, they also lack the confidence that having these things can bring. They need your help for a Bright Beginning this school year.
Bright Beginnings links disadvantaged children with caring donors and volunteers who help by taking children shopping. This year, the YMCA served more than 300 children. Please watch for upcoming info for the 2008 Bright Beginnings Program.
Please see our Guest Services Director for details or for your volunteer application or print it here !
Twas a week in November and all thru the Y,
The members were searching for something to buy
Their quest was inspired by the needs of our youth,
Clothes, shoes, toys, and a candy Baby Ruth
Time and time again we look to families and friends, in an effort to fulfill why this season
begins
This year for Christmas let’s look further about, and give and give until our pockets give out
So pick an ANGEL off the Y tree,
And go to the front desk to fill a child’s life with glee!
