YMCA of South Florida | 3,277 followers on LinkedIn. Strengthening Communities through Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility | The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Every day, the Y works hard to build healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families, and communities through over 200 afterschool, preschool, special needs, sports, camp and youth programs, family centers, and senior health outreach sites. Our mission and core values are the essential principles that guide us in the programs and services we provide.