Our Mission

It's hard to imagine the United States without the YMCA. Take the YMCA and throw together all other organizations that help provide outlets for children in the U.S. Who knows where we would be without them. And while most of us are not professionals in sports, dance, art, music, or whatever it was for you, they sure helped to shape and make you who you are.

Most of us can't imagine what it would be like to be 6-14 years old and not be able to participate in something we loved. Think about it. When you were 6-14 years old, what made you come alive? What did you enjoy doing? And now think of the lessons learned and the intangibles that came with that activity. Can you remember the names and faces that brought you to life? Can you remember the leaders and mentors you had at that stage? Igniting that kind of outlet is our mission.

There are children and youth who are destined for lives full of hope, but we have to help them get there. We have already found young men and women who are making a difference in their communities in Belize because of our programs. Our hope is to unite others around our mission so we can find even more.