Join the Valor Corps and support America’s junior-enlisted military families.
Every year, the Armed Services YMCA serves over 25,000 military families through free and low-cost programs — because a strong military depends on strong families.
But to accomplish that work, it takes the generosity of people like you.
When you commit to becoming a member of the Valor Corps monthly giving program, you’ll help our young and brave service members and their families year-round as they face the unique challenges of military life.
Make an impact for America’s military families 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Help ensure families always have the support and resources needed, no matter where military life takes them.
$25
PROVIDES A MILITARY FAMILY OF FIVE FOOD FOR ONE WEEK
$50
PROVIDES A MILITARY SPOUSE WITH A HALF DAY OF CHILDCARE
$100
SENDS A MILITARY CHILD TO A WEEK OF CAMP
Other
YOUR CHOICE: GIVE WHAT YOU CAN FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
For families like mine, who have nobody whenever we move, the ASYMCA becomes our village and the place we know we can rely on.
Jennell M., military spouse
Be their support when it matters
.From rapid deployments to frequent moves to finding affordable child care, our service members face challenges every day. Now you can be there for them when they need it most.
Make an ongoing impact by providing military families with critical resources
Show military families you stand in solidarity with them
Receive an exclusive patch to show your support for America’s service members
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Military families face many challenges while serving our country — here’s how your support helps them
“I’m always looking for food distribution. It’s super helpful to have extra food, extra snacks, vegetables, and meat. Everything definitely gets used!” — Jamie G., military spouse who uses ASYMCA food relief services
When Maya accepted her placement in the Early Childhood Education Fellowship, she thought she was simply stepping into a professional development program. What she didn’t realize yet was that she was beginning a transformative journey—one that would shape not only her career, building portable skills and opening doors to new opportunities, but also the lives of countless young children and families.
On her first day, Maya entered a brightly lit child development center filled with small tables, colorful books, and the joyful hum of children discovering the world. But the fellowship quickly proved to be more than classroom exposure. It was a structured, immersive experience that combined hands-on teaching, mentorship, coursework, and leadership development.
Each week, Maya worked side-by-side with a lead teacher who guided her through the complexities of child development, how to recognize emerging language skills, how to support emotional regulation, and how to design learning experiences that spark curiosity. In the afternoons, she experienced and explored topics with her cohort like equity in early childhood education, trauma-informed teaching, and family engagement. These experiences didn’t just build knowledge — they challenged assumptions and inspired purpose.
Midway through the fellowship, Maya began to see the impact of her growth. She noticed how a child who once struggled to communicate now eagerly shared stories, or how a small adjustment in her teaching approach created a more inclusive environment for a child with sensory needs. These were not just successes; they were life-changing moments.
Equally powerful was the community. The fellowship created a network of passionate peers who shared ideas, challenges, and encouragement. Through collaborative projects and reflective discussions, Maya developed both confidence and a sense of belonging in the profession.
By the end of the program, Maya had not only developed and refined her teaching practice but also discovered her voice as an advocate for early childhood education. She left the fellowship ready to contribute to systemic improvements in the field.
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