Armed Services YMCA National Headquarters

The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is a 501©(3) military charity, founded in 1861. We are the oldest military support organization in the U.S. We provide free and low-cost specialized programming and support services to military service members and their families, with a focus on junior-enlisted personnel.

We operate 12 branches and partner with military installations and local YMCAs. Through these partnerships, we serve 95 installations and over 200 program centers. We work with the Department of Defense and installation commands to identify support gaps and create programs that meet specific community needs. Each year, our programs reach nearly 240,000 service and family members.

Our programs include childcare and preschool, hospital assistance, spousal and deployment support, and emergency food and essentials. We also offer educational and mentoring programs for military children, like Operation Little Learners and Operation Hero. Other services include counseling, wounded warrior and wounded family support, health and wellness, family and youth recreational activities, and holiday programs such as Operation Ride Home and Operation Holiday Joy. Specific initiatives like Operation Camp, Children’s Waiting Room, and Operation Kid Comfort are also available. Additionally, we support the DoD Military Outreach Initiative, which gives qualified military members and families free gym memberships and respite childcare at YMCAs nationwide.

Our mission is to support military members and their families through programs designed for the unique challenges of military life. We focus on junior enlisted personnel and their families, whether single or married. We strive to provide military families with the resources, connections, and opportunities they need to grow and thrive. Our commitment is to ensure every military family feels supported and resilient.

The Armed Services YMCA has 201-500 employees. We are committed to hiring military veterans and spouses, which has led to endorsements from the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, Virginia Values Veterans (V3), Military.com’s Top Spouse Employer, and the 4+1 Commitment. Joining our team offers a sense of purpose, working alongside a passionate team dedicated to our mission. We foster a supportive culture where collaboration and a solution-oriented approach are valued, emphasizing strong relationships with all stakeholders to achieve our goals.

We offer competitive benefits to our team members. These include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, company-paid disability and life insurance, and medical and dependent flexible spending accounts. We also provide paid time off.