For many members, becoming a River Crossing YMCA Cause Member is the next step in their YMCA journey, helping ensure everyone has the opportunity to belong, grow, and thrive.
Our Mission
The mission of River Crossing YMCA is to provide financial assistance and supportive programs that strengthen individuals and families.
Meet our Donor Funded Programs
Community Impact Programs
7th Grade Initiative
Provides all 7th Graders in Bucks, Hunterdon, Lehigh and Northampton Counties a free, annual teen membership to the Y, fostering youth development and healthy living.
Ability Programs + Life After 21
Adapted activities for all ages, including fitness, swim lessons, karate, camps, teen programs, and Life After 21, a full-day program fostering wellness, community access, and job skills.
Allentown Warming Station
The Allentown YMCA Warming Station offers shelter, food, and a safe, welcoming space for those experiencing homelessness in the Lehigh Valley.
Bethlehem Affordable Housing
The Bethlehem Affordable Housing Program provides safe, comfortable, and affordable living with furnished rooms, efficiency apartments, and accessible units.
Empower U
A wellness program for teen girls age 12-15, designed to strengthen self-esteem, positive relationships and overall health. Free through donor support.
Feeding Programs
Community dinner programs, breakfast and lunch programs for child care students, and free produce programs provided to support our local communities.
Healthy Lifestyles
A program focusing on weight loss and chronic disease prevention in adults that empowers participants to improve their health and well-being by adopting behavioral change strategies in a group setting. Free through donor support.
NORM Running Program
Partnering with group homes that serve at-risk youth, guiding youth through the completion of a "Couch to 5K" running program. Program runs seasonally during the summer.
Safety Around Water
Educating children how to be safe around water; includes water testing and a free 8-week learn to swim experience. Provided free through donor support.
Senior Community Hub
Senior Community Hub in Lehigh Valley offers fitness, wellness, nutrition, and social activities to enhance seniors' quality of life. Free through donor support.
Stand Up
Stand Up is designed for young men (age 12-15) to enhance their self-image through physical activity, healthy relationships, and confidence-building. Free through donor support.
THRIVE Cancer Wellness
Program to support cancer survivors with an evidence-based cancer survivorship program focusing on recovering strength, endurance and an overall sense of well-being. Free through donor support.
Veterans Wellness
Program dedicated to our veterans and their families, designed to nurture health, wellness and connection while providing a support network. Free through donor support.
We All Wheel
A staff-led, recreational youth wheelchair basketball program that includes drills, practice and games; where every child can play with friends
Community Gardens
Offering gardens available throughout our association for community use or program-based activities.
Impact Video
Video displaying the impact of the mission of the Y.
Lori, Senior Programs
Anthony, Veterans Wellness
Nataly and Ava, Camp
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Cause Membership
For $10 per month, support programs and services that benefit people right in your community. 100% of your Cause Membership funds people, programs and services. As a Cause Member, you have the unique opportunity to help so many!
Volunteer
Make a difference by volunteering at the YMCA! Share your time and skills as a mentor, coach, event helper, or committee member, and help strengthen your community.
Mission Tour
Take a tour or watch our video
About Senior Connect
The YMCA Senior Connect provides fitness, physical and mental wellness, nutrition and social activities for seniors. The YMA Senior Connect program includes:
- Senior Community Hubs serve as a gathering space that connects older adults to resources that can increase their quality of life.
- Senior Book Clubs
- Community Socials
- Game Rooms and Clubs
- Knitting and crocheting clubs
- Group exercise classes designed specifically for seniors