Armed Services YMCA Killeen
For nearly 160 years the Armed Services YMCA has been strengthening our military families thanks to the generosity of our valued donors. Our young and brave service members face the unique challenges of military life, and at times struggle to fully provide the basics for themselves or their families. They are voluntarily serving and sacrificing daily for our freedom.
In close coordination with installation leadership, the Armed Services YMCA extends support to our service members to fill the highest priority gaps. We do this through low- and no-cost programs and services including, but not limited to: child care, hospital assistance, counseling, emergency food and clothing assistance, education programs, as well as family, youth, and teen programs.
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MONTHLY GIVING
Your sustained giving is the foundation of support that empowers young people, enriches our community, and ensures we are leaving no military family behind.
INDIVIDUAL GIVING
Your one-time donation helps families overcome the unique challenges of military life and enriches the lives of local youth and seniors by providing programs and services that help them thrive.
IN MEMORY/HONOR OF
You can honor veterans, or those currently serving, with a gift in their name that helps other service members and military families by supporting critical programs and services that bolster their resiliency.
You can help military families by making a gift of high-demand, essential goods for our Five Star Food Market. Items purchased from our Amazon Wish List are sent directly to our Wellness Center in Harker Heights to benefit military families.
Shop Our Wish ListService members sacrifice daily for our freedom. Relocations, deployments, and frequent training in the field present unique challenges for military families, impacting spousal employment opportunities, family bonding, and financial well-being. At times, they struggle to fully provide the basics for themselves or their families..
The Armed Services YMCA works to address the challenges of military service by ensuring no military family is left behind. The gratitude and successful outcomes of those we serve can belong to you.
The Armed Services YMCA depends on volunteers to help implement programs and services to strengthen military families. Will you join our forces? Please contact our volunteer coordinator to find out how you can get involved with the Armed Services YMCA and help our community become a Better Us.
Volunteer with Us
At the Armed Services YMCA Killeen, joining our team is more than just a job. It’s also a sense of purpose in any role you choose to apply for within the organization; an opportunity to work with a passionate team driven to fulfill our mission to serve; and a well-established culture of caring and focus on working together to meet and exceed our goals.
Learn MoreBeing a prior enlisted man I know how important these programs are. Please use the funds to the maximum extent possible. America should Long remember that freedom is not free and these young military families often pay the secret cost of freedom. God bless our troops and their loved ones. John P., Veteran & Donor