The YMCA’s mission is rooted in community impact—and in today’s world, that includes a strong, unified digital presence. Enter Open Y, an open-source, Drupal-based platform built specifically for YMCAs to streamline content management, marketing, and integrations.
In this session, we’ll dive into how Open Y empowers local YMCAs to deliver scalable, accessible, and user-friendly websites while reducing development overhead through shared community resources. Whether you're a developer, site builder, digital marketer, or decision-maker, you'll come away with:
- An overview of the Open Y distribution and how it builds on Drupal 10
- A look at how the YMCA network collaborates to enhance the platform
- Real-world examples of YMCAs using Open Y to increase engagement and reduce tech debt
- A roadmap for getting started with Open Y (whether you're upgrading or launching new)
We’ll also cover key modules and architecture choices in Open Y, and show how you can contribute or customize it to fit your organization’s unique needs.