The best way to assure the continued success of the Westfield Area Y is a strong endowment fund, the earnings of which can sustain the Y’s efforts.

Healthy and vital communities often share one basic and outstanding characteristic — they are home to a thriving community center like the Westfield Area YMCA. In 2018, the Y will be celebrating its 95th anniversary of service to Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside and Westfield.  The challenge lies in keeping the facility relevant to the present day.

Whether due to unemployment, poor health, or special circumstance, people struggle to provide for their families.