Custom web & mobile platforms for YMCA associations
From new websites and mobile integrations to streaming on-demand wellness content, we help you reach more members, save staff time, and grow your impact – all with technology that fits your team and your budget.
$125
KSaved annually by automating video production and reducing staff workload
609
KUnique users reached in 3 weeks after launching an on-demand wellness platform
2
K+Engineering hours saved through efficient tech choices and mobile integration
We understand the digital challenges behind the YMCA mission
We’ve worked closely with YMCA teams nationwide, so we understand the unique operational, technical, and mission-driven challenges you face every day.
Limited Staff, Big Expectations
You’re expected to run campaigns, update content, manage schedules, and support members - often without a full digital team. Our tools are designed to save time, not create more work.
Clunky Systems, Frustrated Members
Disconnected platforms make it hard for members to register, find classes, or get involved. We streamline the experience so people can connect with your programs, not fight your website.
Tight Budgets, Complex Needs
Every dollar counts. That’s why we deliver scalable solutions that reduce tech debt, minimize maintenance, and grow with you - without overspending.
So Many Programs, So Little Time
From camps and wellness to childcare and events, it’s a lot to manage. We create intuitive tools that make it easier to promote, organize, and adapt your offerings.
Beyond Programs and Schedules
Your digital presence should reflect your values. We help you tell your story, reach your community, and amplify your impact - across every channel.
Serve your community more effectively across every digital touchpoint
From managing schedules and streamlining registrations to launching on-demand video and mobile tools, our solutions are tailored to the real needs of YMCA staff and members.
Supporting YMCAs of all sizes and structures
Why leading YMCAs choose Five Jars
Complexity Handled Daily
From hybrid mobile apps to livestream APIs and video automation – we don’t just support Open Y, we engineer beyond it.
Performance at Scale
We’ve built platforms that support 600K+ users in weeks – without crashes, bottlenecks, or 2 a.m. support tickets.
Engineering That Pays Off
Our solutions have cut annual costs by $125K, saved 2,000+ dev hours, and eliminated entire categories of manual work.
Product-Level Thinking
We act like your internal product team aligning tech with long-term strategy, not just delivering a site and walking away.
30M people impacted through digital products and solutions we've built
Non-profit
Catholic Charities D.C.
Expanding community outreach with a modernized digital presence
Legal
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox
Modernizing a legacy website with strategic design and UX
96
%Increase in website visitors converting into customers after platform improvements
250
K+Orders processed automatically through integrated e-commerce and scheduling tools
3
xFaster development cycle using a single codebase across web and mobile
Purpose-built tools for YMCA Operations
Beyond websites and mobile apps, we build custom digital tools that solve real challenges faced by YMCA teams – from daily operations to long-term staff development.
Digital Signage System
Display dynamic schedules and announcements across locations from one centralized, easy-to-manage platform.
Video Automation Toolkit
Save hours with tools that automate editing, tagging, and uploading of wellness and promotional videos.
Capacity Indicator
Show live facility and room availability to improve member planning and reduce overcrowding.
Staff Directory & Internal Search
Help members and staff quickly find programs, people, or locations across your YMCA system.
Learning Management System (LMS)
Deliver secure staff training and educational content with custom permissions and simplified content updates.
An evolving technology stack built to support YMCA growth and innovation
Content Management & Digital Platforms
Frontend & Member Experience
APIs & Integrations
Infrastructure, DevOps & Performance
Every step is designed to reduce complexity and save time
Our process is built around how real YMCA teams work – collaborative, fast-moving, and mission-focused.
We’ve helped partners, from startups to Fortune 500s, achieve their goals. Their feedback is our greatest reward!
Testimonials
Throughout the migration process and beyond, Five Jars has been responsive to our needs.
Five Jars provided training documents and hosted an online training session to bring us up to speed and teach us how to use our new CMS. They provided rapid support and gave us multiple communication channels, so that we can use the tools that are most convenient for us. I look forward to working with the Five Jars team as we continue to refine our website.
Amy Kirst
Director of Marketing, George Washington's Mount Vernon, The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
Their care and effort in the project most impressed us.
It was clear this wasn't just a project to check a box. Instead, they approached the project with an attitude that our success was their success. They were just as invested in the outcome as we were.
Jim Paro
Owner, The Paro Consulting Group
Their technical expertise and organized methods made the process smooth from start to finish.
Continuing to work with Five Jars on the ISSUE website has been a seamless and highly professional experience. Their team was responsive and efficient, helping us implement key enhancements that improved functionality and advanced user experience.
Sylver Wallace
Communications Director, ISSUE Project Room
Automation that gives time back to what matters most – people.
We’re incredibly proud of this partnership and grateful for the ongoing collaboration with Five Jars. Our project exemplifies how smart systems can support human connection – and we’re excited for what’s next.
Mike Dini
Director of Communications and Marketing, The Neon Museum
Five Jars team was extremely responsive to our adjustments.
The team located a number of places where the functioning could be greatly improved that we had no idea of. They were able to talk to us in layman's terms; we understood everything that was being changed. We are very pleased with the project development, the launch, their ongoing development, and with the support, which has been consistently prompt and effective.
Nicholas Haslam
Program Manager for Lifemap Coaching, AANE