Mission & History

Our Mission Statement

“To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.”

Our Cause

  • The Y is a nonprofit like no other. That’s because in 10,000 neighborhoods across the nation, we have the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but deliver, positive change. The Y is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility. That’s because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.
  • The Y is community centered. For more than 100 years, we’ve been listening and responding to our communities.
  • The Y brings people together. We connect people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in community needs.
  • The Y nurtures potential. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
  • The Y has local presence and global reach. We mobilize local communities to effect lasting, meaningful change.

Our History

The Y is the organization that…

  • Saw to and met the practical and spiritual needs of young men flocking to London
    during the Industrial Revolution.
  • Has served the military and military families in every U.S. conflict since the Civil War.
  • Inspired the formation of the U.S.O., Peace Corps and Father’s Day.
  • Met immigrants coming off the boats at Ellis Island to offer services and support in making a new life.
  • Began the first night school and English as a Second Language courses.
  • Invented group swimming lessons, basketball, volleyball and racquetball, and
    gave them to the community.
  • Provided quality and affordable child care when women began joining the
    workforce in droves.
  • Began values education at a time of social unrest.
Financials

Financials

2017 Financials 2017 Annual Report (PDF) 2017 Audited Financial Statement (PDF) 2017 990 Form (PDF)  2018 Financials 2018 Annual Report(PDF)
Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Board Officers President Heather Reed 1st Vice President Mark Hilliard 2nd Vice President Vacant Treasurer Norman Montgomery General Counsel Tom
YMCA Leadership

YMCA Leadership

Chief Executive Officer Eric Neal EricNeal@icymca.org Associate Executive Director Kelsey Krynock KelseyKrynock@icymca.org Director of Human Resources Laura Vossen LauraVossen@icymca.org Director
Careers

Careers

Strengthen Communities and Change Lives with a Career at the Y Working at the Y gives you the opportunity to