The Plainfield YMCA is a charitable, non-profit service organization dedicated to improving the potential of every member of our community through programs that build spirit, mind & body.

The core values of the YMCA are responsibility, caring, respect and honesty. These values are instilled in all of our programs everyday. The Plainfield YMCA itself has served as an active member of the community for over 140 years. The Plainfield YMCA is dedicated to serving the priority needs of the community. We provide housing, foster care, emergency shelter, school-age childcare, recreation and wellness. Our programs provide a safe environment for children and teens to build leadership skills and improve social skills in a healthy, safe and thriving environment away from the inner city streets.

Programs:

• After School Programs: Our curriculum focuses on Homework Support, Arts & Humanities, Science & Technology, Health & Fitness, Literacy, Socialization, character development, and Service Learning.
• Age-Out Program: The Plainfield YMCA is pleased to announce an innovative program to provide housing for youth aging-out of the foster care system. This new program will provide safe transitional housing along with intensive support services, enabling participants to successfully transition to independence and adulthood. 
• First- Tee Program: The mission of our program is to impact the lives of young people, particularly those in need, by providing educational programs that build character, instill life enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
• Silver Sneakers Fitness Program: a unique wellness program designed to encourage Medicare-eligible members to increase their physical activity.
• Emergency Housing Program: provides men, women, and families with the vital services to gain independence and achieve permanent housing.The program consists of 51 beds in a dormitory setting, case management services and a meal every evening.
• Westfield Area Y Achievers program: inspires youth in high school throughout Union County to become leaders in their community and achieve academic excellence. 

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Recreation / Social / Sports Basic Needs / Assistance Emergency Shelter / Housing / Warming Center Community Volunteer Opportunities Education Tutoring / Enrichment
Areas Served	Union County

Last Updated: 06/06/16