"Stratford Richardson’s YMCA has a wonderful story that begins with a team of dedicated staff and inspired volunteers working together to provide you incredible health and wellness services. Our brand excellence promotes a new state of the art facility, top level quality ratings, energizing unique programming, enriching faith-based environment, & terrific outreach community service opportunities. 

Our diverse membership base engages in life changing experiences.  We are getting physically fit, creating fun social networks, and volunteering to serve the community needs. It is easy to connect with our vision. Stratford Richardson’s YMCA will be an unique organization that changes the landscape of the West Corridor by becoming a hub of activity and creating a sense of community, through impactful and innovative programs that empower and challenge all people to become the best they can be.

As a volunteer, I am excited by the opportunity to make a difference in realizing the vision of Willie Stratford and Jim Richardson for whom our YMCA branch bears their names.  The legacy and challenge that these two awesome community leaders have uplifted for the greater good of all people in Charlotte has been embraced by thousands.   When you visit our branch their pictures will greet you inviting you to join in co-creating more wonderful stories.  It is truly rewarding to seek a healthy lifestyle, shape personal dreams, build community hopes and promote spiritual purpose.  At Stratford Richardson’s YMCA we are truly impacting the lives of real people with positive uplifting experiences."