State Advocacy Days

Advocacy is a vital component in fulfilling our mission of strengthening the communities we serve. Advocacy Days provide an opportunity to share our cause with state public officials at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee. While our engagement with policymakers is ongoing, this event allows us to strategically highlight the Y’s impact and champion critical issues that support the well-being of communities across Florida. Advocacy Days are a vital opportunity to align our voice with our mission and reinforce our role as a trusted community partner. 

 

Every Florida YMCA association is encouraged to attend and help local Ys build and maintain positive relationships with state public officials.

 

Who should attend: YMCA CEOs, CVOs, board members, financial development/philanthropy staff, executive directors, marketing staff, community based staff, speakers bureau, emerging leadership staff, key volunteers, and interested staff.

 

Dates & Times: Tuesday, January 20th- Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 

 

Cost: Registration for the event is free for YMCA Staff and Volunteers to attend, however, the cost of the hotel night(s) is on the local YMCA. 

 

Coming Soon!