Rapid City Y M C A

HEALTHY LIVING The YMCA of Rapid City fosters a culture of healthy living within the Black Hills communities it serves, including Box Elder, Custer, Edgemont, and Rapid City. The Y provides access to high-quality fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personalized training plans, outdoor community wellness events, group hiking excursions, and social engagement for all ages that bring people together to stay active and healthy. In total, the Y was able to positively impact the lives of over 18,000 individuals throughout 2024.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY The YMCA of Rapid City is committed to giving back and supporting the most vulnerable in the community and has been doing so for over 75 years. The Y is committed to advancing equity in the local community through programs like Jumpstart Child Care, which provides early learning to children aged 0-5 whose parents are working to complete their high school education or who are seeking to break out of homelessness, addiction, or poverty through one of our partner programs. Currently, 1 in 3 early learners (aged 0-5), 1 in 4 children enrolled in afterschool programs, and 1 in 3 children in summer day camp are receiving subsidized care or scholarships-whether from federal, state, or local funding sources. Committed to addressing local needs, the Y regularly adapts programs to community needs, such as providing over 950 daily meals/snacks for children and adults aged 60+, as well as ensuring inclusivity, a sense of belonging, and support for individuals and families regardless of background or socioeconomic status.