The Y is a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, it focuses on empowering young people, improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and throughout communities. The Y has 2,700 locations in 10,000 communities throughout the country. Some 22 million people come to the Y to learn, grow and thrive. More than 500,000 volunteers are personally vested in strengthening their communities. It has 20,000 full-time staff and 1,518 YMCAs serve low-income communities.