The Everything You Can Be Place

Everything You Can Be

No Place Like This Place

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Y our Impact

The YMCA is more than a gym and swim—it's a vibrant, inclusive community where individuals from all backgrounds come together to support one another and build a stronger, healthier society. In essence, the YMCA isn't just a facility—it's a movement dedicated to nurturing the potential of every individual and fostering a sense of belonging and purpose for all.

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group exercise instructors led over 1,000 classes, building healthy habits and community spirit
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enrolled in one of sixteen Childcare programs or one of six YMCA Southcoast Camps
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of volunteer time used to distribute food at our markets, coach youth sports, and more
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of YMCA members received Membership for All
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of scholarships was distributed through YCares, Membership for All, and to over 4,000 members
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of food was distributed through our Full Plate Project
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members across all YMCA Southcoast branches
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participants in Group Ex classes across our six YMCA Southcoast branches
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received swim lessons or Safety Around Water instruction

Welcome to YMCA Southcoast Featuring the Broadest Range of Facilities on the Southcoast

With over 200 group exercise classes available, there's a class for everyone! We offer discounted programs for members, early bird member-only registration, scholarships and Membership for All, and nationwide membership. Best of all, you'll have access to all 6 of our locations! Find your Y and get started today.

No Place Like This Place

For nearly two centuries, the Y has been the place where unlikely connections create stronger communities. We open doors for all—regardless of background or starting point—providing access to resources, relationships, and opportunities that help people thrive. The Y brings together individuals from different walks of life, generations, and perspectives, creating spaces where health flourishes, young people discover their potential, and meaningful connections form across 10,000 communities nationwide.

We offer quality full-day and partial-day early learning opportunities and child care, enabling parents and family members to go to work knowing their children are in safe, stimulating environments.

Community is the core of YMCA Southcoast. Learn more about our efforts to help everyone make positive changes, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles.

Boost your health while connecting with your community.

Learn new skills, make new friends, develop essential character traits.

Swim lessons, water aerobics, and more! Learn how to swim at our state-of-the-art facilities

At YMCA Southcoast, we welcome everyone’s involvement by providing assistance to those in need.

"the Y has remained—an anchor"

As many of you know, I was born and raised right here on the SouthCoast, in New Bedford. And for as long as I can remember, that iconic brick YMCA building downtown has been a constant.

Even as the city has changed, the Y has remained—an anchor, a fixture, a place you can count on from cradle to grave. That kind of presence is rare. And it’s powerful.

Now, in my role as President and CEO of the SouthCoast Community Foundation, I have the privilege of supporting—and advocating for—organizations like the Y. Because I know what’s at stake.

I know how critical these organizations are—not only for families like mine, but for the future of our region.

Dr. Melanie Edwards-Tavares

What's Happening Near You

Dartmouth YMCAFall River YMCAGleason Family YMCAMattapoisett YMCANew Bedford YMCAStoico/FIRSTFED YMCA
Monday, April 20th, 2026
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Dartmouth YMCAFall River YMCAGleason Family YMCAMattapoisett YMCANew Bedford YMCAStoico/FIRSTFED YMCA
Friday, February 27th, 2026
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
WE WEAR BLACK in unity with those who are working daily to fight injustice, prejudice and inequity.
Stoico/FIRSTFED YMCA
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Mattapoisett YMCA
Thursday, June 11th, 2026
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Find My Y

With multiple locations serving families and individuals of all ages, YMCA Southcoast offers convenient hours, welcoming spaces, and programs that fit your routine. Explore nearby branches to see amenities, schedules, and ways to get involved, then stop in and say hello.

Media Highlights

Swansea’s YMCA celebrates a decade of serving the community

The Stoico/FIRSTFED YMCA in Swansea at 217 Sharps Lot Rd. celebrated its 10-year milestone of serving the community on Dec. 17, 2025.
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YMCA’s Lucria Ortiz: Service is the cure for what ails us

Lucria Ortiz believes service and human connection are the heart of the Y. From her office, she looks to New Bedford YMCA branch below and focuses on listening, meeting people ...
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‘I am an advocate for others’: YMCA Southcoast welcomes new CEO

At YMCA Southcoast's Annual Meeting on June 11, Lucria Ortiz was introduced as the new President and CEO, becoming the first woman and CEO of color to lead the organization. ...
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