YMCA REACH Center is Under Construction
The newly renovated YMCA REACH Center at Winston Lake will reopen in the first half of 2025! The YMCA REACH Center will be a multi-service provider destination and includes a 55,000 square foot renovation that will introduce new amenities including a lobby expansion to become the community “family room”, multipurpose classrooms that will serve as a host for various courses, workshops and trainings, renovated childcare facilities, updated locker room, new wellness center with state-of the art equipment and group exercise room and a Novant Health clinic providing on-site medical services.
Support Our Annual Impact Fund
When our families and neighbors thrive, our community is stronger. Right now, the need for stronger communities is greater than ever. When a neighbor needs support, the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina stands ready to help with open arms and caring hearts. With your support, we can ensure the organization’s sustainability and changing lives - while not forgetting people, connections, and hope are what matters most in our world today.
Teen Referral Memberships
In a world full of isolation and unrest, it is more important than ever that we keep our young people engaged in positive experiences in healthy, safe environments. Our new initiative offers eligible young people ages 12-18 years old in our communities a FREE membership to access the Y’s fitness facilities, basketball courts, swimming pools, and so much more.
Membership Means More at the Y
All YMCA of Northwest North Carolina members have access to all of our locations and programs. With membership at one branch, you can enjoy full access and amenities at each of our 13 locations.
State-of-the-art fitness equipment
Members have access to quality equipment to help them meet their wellness needs — from cardio training to strength and conditioning, and everything in between.
Pools and exercise facilities
We have 14 branches across a seven county area, with multiple pools (indoor and outdoor!), basketball, racquetball and pickleball courts, training centers, saunas, and much more!
Free group exercise classes
Members get free access to hundreds of group exercise classes including Hot Yoga, numerous Les Mills classes like Body Pump and Body Balance, classes geared towards our Active Older Adults, water fitness classes, and more. Plus, our Virtual Y classes - online classes you can take in the comfort of your home!
Free childcare for members
Members with household memberships can bring their kids to our free Kids Zone (formerly called Child Watch) where we supervise children while parents are at the Y. Kids will play, learn and make friends!
Community Impact
We're proud to serve the people of Northwest North Carolina. In 2023, we launched new community programs, invested in our facilities and equipment, and continued to demonstrate that the Y is a safe place for all to focus on their health — spiritually, men
Teens were provided with a safe space and a free membership
Literacy students increased language & interpersonal skills
Dollars in scholarships given for membership and programs
What’s happening at the Y?
William G. White, Jr. YMCA and Daggett Shuler, Attorneys at Law, Launch Safe Sober Teen Center to Support Winston-Salem Teens
The William G. White, Jr. branch of the YMCA of NWNC is thrilled to announce a ten-year partnership with Daggett Shuler, Attorneys at Law, to create the Safe Sober Teen Center. This initiative establishes a unique space within the YMCA that provides critical after-school support for Winston-Salem teens. Currently serving over 125 students, the Safe Sober Teen Center offers middle and high school students a safe, nurturing environment where they can focus on academics, participate in enrichment programs, and enhance their mental and physical well-being.
We're Renovating the YMCA REACH Center at Winston Lake
Learn more about the ongoing construction at the YMCA REACH Center at Winston Lake. The YMCA REACH Center will be a multi-service provider destination and includes a 55,000 square foot renovation that will introduce new amenities including a lobby expansion to become the community “family room”, multipurpose classrooms that will serve as a host for various courses, workshops and trainings, renovated childcare facilities, updated locker room, new wellness center with state-of the art equipment and group exercise room and a Novant Health clinic providing on-site medical services.
Our Impact in 2024
In 2024, we launched new community programs, invested in our facilities and equipment, and continued to demonstrate that the Y is a safe place for all to focus on their health — spiritually, mentally and physically.
