Did you know that no one is ever turned away from the Y due to inability to pay? This special promise means that every child and family will have an opportunity to participate in the Y regardless of their household or personal income.
Strengthening community is at the core of everything we do. The YMCA of Greater Louisville provided support to our neighbors and addressed issues of education, community health and equity, and child welfare.
Through the Matt Kubancik Youth Development Center, 158 homeless young adults received support for case management and basic needs.
390 teens received both residential care and case management services at Shelter House.
49 youth, with justice-involved parents, were mentored as they worked toward breaking the cycle of incarceration.
Most people do not think about the YMCA as a food service. Last year, an astounding 161,894 meals were served to children, youth, and adults through School-Age Child Care, Child Development Centers, Chestnut Street Family YMCA Summer Day Camps, Early Learning Readiness, Safe Place Services, and the YMCA Black Achievers Program.
74,943 young adults, families, and seniors took an active role in improving their spirit, mind, and body with a membership to the YMCA of Greater Louisville.
We provide opportunities that improve our community’s health and well-being, activities that bring families closer together and programs that empower young people to find success. Your generous support keeps the Y accessible for those who need us.
Provide a life-saving skill by teaching a child how to swim and about water safety
Provide one teen in crisis food and shelter for the night so they don't have to stay on the street
Give four children a place to go before and after school for one week that is safe, nurturing, and fun
In 2024, youth were encouraged to set and achieve goals through youth development programs at the Y.
“I was so excited that my kids got to experience something I never got to do. Everyone loving my kids as much as I do, that means a lot to me. I know that I can take my kids to summer camp and know they are safe–because that is the most important thing.”
-Rebecca, parent
YMCA Black Achievers and Youth Achievers participated in an education-based mentoring program designed to holistically develop youth in grades K-12.
“Just as I was nearing early retirement, my family dynamics changed, I became the primary custodial care giver for 2 of my grandchildren. With early retirement plans on hold, my entire life took a sharp turn. I was blessed to meet the staff at the YMCA CDC, where I found a second home for my grandchildren. My grandchildren quickly found a place where they felt trust, loving care, and guidance with the CDC staff. I am forever grateful to each and every person there.”
-Tamara Tomes-Scott
“YMCA CEP simplifies my family’s schedule. It provides convenience and consistency for me and my husband while providing stability and variety for my children. The staff are amazing and have a passion for children. I’m grateful we are a CEP family!”
-Cross Family
“Kady started playing ball at the Northeast Y in 2014 at the age of 8. In high school, her team had a combined 75-1 win record in ’22 and ’23 and won the state tournament both years, and set the state record for most consecutive wins at 61. Kady will be entering college with a softball scholarship in the fall and it all started at the Y!”
-John, Proud Dad
“My children are always excited about day camp! They get to do crafts, play games, swim, and even go on field trips! Weekly themes keep summer exciting for them and let me know they are having a fun time while I work.”
-Jennifer, parent
Teens participated in programs such as Y Love Notes, Best Buy Teen Tech Center, Leaders Club, KUNA, Woman Up Teen Outreach, Baby sitter training, and Wave Warriors.
Teens responses to: “What do you like about Teen Vibe Camp featuring Love Notes?”
The YMCA of Greater Louisville is committed to nurturing a culture in which diversity and inclusion are integrated into our everyday operations. We will actively seek to establish a strong global community by equipping knowledgeable leaders and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment in which all can thrive and reach their fullest potential.
African American Resource Network provides leadership development, career and personal development, networking, training, and mentoring for African Americans. The network also helps to create an equitable and anti-racist organization by raising awareness of issues and concerns related to bias, microaggressions, and racism, while providing recommendations to create more equitable work climate and culture.
Emerging Leaders Resource Network exists to deepen the commitment, connection, and passion that next generation leaders have for the Y movement. This group is designed to sustain and strengthen the legacy of the YMCA, ensuring that future generations will continue to be inspired to serve through the Y.
LGBTQIA Resource Network provides a safe forum and network for LGBTQIA staff and volunteers, professional development, training, and mentoring. The network increases awareness about issues concerning lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer and intersex staff and volunteer leaders while providing recommendations to create a more equitable work climate and culture.
Multicultural Leaders Resource Network creates a more inclusive environment by bringing together individuals of all cultural backgrounds, races, and ethnicities for career and personal development, networking, training, and mentoring. The network helps to create an anti-racist organization by raising awareness of issues and concerns related to bias, microaggressions, and racism, while providing recommendations to create a more equitable work climate and culture.
The Women’s Leadership Resource Network is created to provide female-identified Y professionals with career and personal development, networking, training, and mentoring. The network also helps to create a more inclusive organization by raising awareness of inequities and biases that affect women in the workplace, while providing recommendations to create a more equitable work climate and culture.
At the Y, we are dedicated to helping everyone in our community become their best selves while strengthening the spirit, mind, and body. Healthy living programs are one way to help individuals find a sense of community, friendship, and support to enrich their lives.
38 individuals made a difference in their battle with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease.
Total Movement with Parkinson’s is helping individuals maintain balance, mobility, and functionality as they build community and camaraderie by supporting one another. The program is now in two branches and continues to grow.
Watch video to learn more about the Total Movement program.
Group fitness classes are a powerful way to stay motivated and committed to your fitness goals. Studies show that people who work out in a group are 76% more likely to stick with their routine compared to those who exercise alone. The energy of a class, combined with expert instruction, helps participants push harder—boosting workout intensity by up to 200%.
Beyond physical benefits, group exercise also enhances mental well-being. Participants experience 26% less stress and report higher levels of enjoyment and engagement. The supportive community aspect of group fitness keeps motivation high, making workouts not just effective, but fun. Whether it’s yoga, cycling, or body pump, group fitness classes provide the structure and encouragement needed to stay on track and feel great.
Evelyn came to the YMCA determined to get back on track. She wanted to feel healthier, shed a few extra pounds, and, most importantly, keep up with her grandkids to fully enjoy their time together. With Jenny’s guidance and encouragement, Evelyn not only gained confidence and reached her wellness goals but also discovered a true friend along the way. Jenny’s passion for helping others shines through as she inspires all her clients to embrace healthier lifestyles and believe in themselves.
6,739 individuals built confidence while learning life-saving skills through swim lessons. You can learn to swim at any age!
Sawyer had a difficult time learning to swim. At Southwest Family YMCA, Aquatics director, Krista, encouraged him and worked with the family to develop a plan for his success. Now Sawyer LOVES to swim. He even joined the swim team!
Watch the video to learn how the YMCA helped people learn to swim.
We would not be able to complete our mission without the support of our incredible volunteers. Each year, branches nominate an outstanding volunteer to be recognized for their dedication and volunteerism. Learn about this year’s Volunteer of the Year nominees!
ASSOCIATION SERVICES OFFICE GOVERNING BOARD
Howard Holloman Jr.
James R. Allen
J. McFerran Barr
Heather Bell
Cheryl Bruner
Doug Butcher
Dwayne Compton
Chip Cosby
Greg Demuth
Kimberly Frierson
Gaylee Gillim
Robert L. Hook Jr.
Carrye Jones
Betty Kinzer
Mary McKinley
Jennifer Nachreiner
Charles Neal
Joseph A. Paradis III
Andy Powell
Robert W. Rounsavall III
Jacquelynn Russell
Bradley Smith
Katie Tate
Debbie Wesslund
Mike Zufall
CLARK COUNTY FAMILY YMCA BOARD
Linda Hagan
Marcus Johnson
Ashley Jones
Mario Matakovic
Charlie Neal
Bridget Sisson
Dr Bhanu Thaker
Jonathan Thomas
Kathy Vancampen
Dustin White
CAMP PIOMINGO BOARD
Dr. Brittany Albers
Jill Beasley
Shayne Brill
Emmy Daunhauer
Dawn Diehl
Eliza Earhart
Brad Elrod
Lisa Hirsch
Lizzie Jones
Carly Phelps
Ryan Simpson
Andrew Spalding
Piper Uhl
CHESTNUT STREET YMCA BOARD
Vanessa Anthony
Nuchelle Beck
Maurice Brown
Darin Cain
Ria Chandler
Jasmine Collins
James Fox
Verná Goatley
Kilen Gray
Candace Gurley
Shalonda Hall
Latasha Harrison
Jessica Holman
Elizabeth Howell
Eric Jackson
Dewain Lee
Cynthia Lee-Stewart
Charline Lovett
Stepphone Mack
Oliver Montgomery
Lauren Muir
Adria Neal
LaWanda Page
Dominique Price
Dana Price
Kumar Rashad
Jacquelynn Russell
Victoria Russell
Simone Sibley-McBride
Aleece Smith
Nyshia Taylor
Thembi Tillman
Nick Wilson
DOWNTOWN FAMILY YMCA BOARD
Michael “Brandon” Banks
Laura Barlow
Brian Bartell
Marsha Berry
Mary Bone
Charles Cash
Jessica Denson
Andrew Gillette
Gaylee Gillim
Micah Goatley
Robert “Bob” Harlow
Tom Hayes
Desiré Hoyt
Phillip McCallister
Erica Neal
Carla Ogburn
Mitchell Prater
Ken Selvaggi
Michele Terry
Edward Tiencken
Dan Whitis
FLOYD COUNTY FAMILY YMCA BOARD
Dr. Deepak Azad
David Barksdale
Irving Joshua
Jamie Pillsbury Bennett
Rose Schilmiller
Charlotte Simmons
Dan Williamson
Mike Zufall
NORTHEAST FAMILY YMCA BOARD
Matt Amos
Dale Burnham
Kate Busch
John Casconi
Chip Cosby
Lisa Fay
Virginia Gariepy
Harry Goldsmith
Allison Gousha
Homayoun Homayoun
Darleen Horton
Cyriac Jacob
La’Keisha James
Chris Johnson
Dr. Christopher Jones
Carol Krebs
Andrea Maxwell
Zack McKee
Lindsay Miller
Stephanie Morgan-White
Adina Nolan
Monique O’Neal
Lea Ann Pipes
Sherry Porter
Elizabeth Ross
Megan Schulte
Cathy Shipp
Birju Thakkar
Gary Volk
Scott Wilkinson
Kristi Willoughby
THE YMCA AT NORTON COMMONS BOARD
David Acton
Todd Allen
Diane Bailey-Boulet
Arlene Baluyut
Bill Brantley
Donna Carr
Raguel Drewnowski
Justin Dials
Tara Drews
Debra Ford
Andrew Gunkler
Aman Gupta
Jarad Key
Kevin Lundy
Travis Mayo
Greg Mosley
Kevin Muench
Jack Neithammer
Ashley Porter
Ritu Sakuja
Egambaram Senthilvel
Ben Shown
Philip Tamplin
Andrew Terry
Filomena Vicente
Shacara Waithe
OLDHAM COUNTY FAMILY YMCA BOARD
Ryan Bowling
Carly Butler
Craig Calvert
Bhavani Chandra
Tiffany Cole Hall
Christina Denton
Mary Therese Dinga
Mike Duncan
Eric Friggle
Lee Hamilton
Kaylin Heineman
Linda Horvat
Ken Kolling
Sara Lackner
Michelle Massey
Patsy Nall
Ross Oberhausen
Laura Otter
Nate Roemer
Ashley Russell
Joseph Scheuring
Maik (Mike) Schutze
Keith Seymour
Nick Stephens
Paul Stewart
Katie Tate
Brandon White
Isabelle Williams
Avery Woosely
REPUBLIC BANK FOUNDATION YMCA BOARD
Jay Alexander
Katie Cameron
Lamont Chandler
LaVon Clack
Stacy Cohen
Nashia Daniel
Ebony Davis
Keisha Fulson
Troy Gray
RaShawnda Halsel
Chrystal Hawkins
Marie Holmes
Bridgette Johnson
Dana Johnson
Carrye Jones
Keith Joy
Marcia Liggin
Amanda Mabson-Payton
Hilary Noltemeyer
Tytresa Pitney
Avonna Sheppard
Kenisha Thompson
Nicole Yates
SOUTHEAST FAMILY YMCA BOARD
Kerry Basham
Roberta “Robin” Campbell
Deborah “Debbie” Chambers
Virginia Clay
Stuart Cohen
Juliet “Julie” Donahue
Christine Futch
Eileen Hardy
Dave Kaufman
Lois Kaufman
Robert “Bob” McIntosh
Richard McKnight
Barbara Miles
Crysten Minzenberger
George Scobee
Steve Sexton
Rachel Smith
Keith Spaulding
Aaron Thompson
Abagail Wells
Angela Wilson
SOUTHWEST FAMILY YMCA BOARD
Melody Burda-Rodgers
Ken Cundiff
Carlos Darrull
Kurt Egner
Greg Farris
Margaret Garrison
Seana Golder
Brent Houghton
Steve James
Rick Kaberle
Patrick Kerensky
Cecilia Lynch
Shannon Marowelli
India Munford
Anita Pelle
David Reeves
Edda Reeves
Ronnie Rodgers
Tim Royse
Dionna Slemmons
Dana Slucher
Angie Staley
Karen Sweazy
Solange Vorhies
Eddie Weaver Jr.
NATIONAL SAFE PLACE NETWORK BOARD
Doug Butcher
Lisa Butcher
Skip Elliott
Mark Giuffre
Jeff Lenard
Ramon Looby
Janet Ramey
Julia Richardson
Lauren Sherry
Michelle Tutunjian
James Wallace
Gayle Watts
SAFE PLACE SERVICES BOARD
Dr. Rashaad Abdur-Rahman
Tiffany Ackerman
Lt. Col. Bobby Cooper
Barbara (Barbie) Exline
Siglinde Founder
Dr. Kimberly (Kim) Frierson
Dmitriy Goebel
Michele Isham
Lacey McNary
Alicia Nuñez
Elizabeth Senn-Alvey
Matthew Stone
William (Bill) Taylor
Sherrita Thomas
Association Services Office
Gary A. Cobbs
Jon Allen
Mary Juarez
Ronnie McKiernan
Ryan Kingery
Ray Hupfer
Jimmy West
Development
Denise Bohn
Brianna O’Daniel
Dave Brennan
Darcy Simpson
Dennis Enix
Michelle Hurley
Finance
Josh Zimmerman
Jill Ballard
Robyn Beard
Jasmine Vaughn
Human Resources
Lisa Dunlap
Denise Wells
Charlene Needy
Malik Shabazz
Hannah Baldwin
Barbara Morris
Marketing and Communications
Blair Downs
Heather McClure
Jeanne Williams
Brittany Gardner
Operations/ Contact Center/ Membership
Aleks Desanovski-Burns
Angie Garcia
Vinnie Edwards
Ashtyn Begley
Jiara Ryland
Catherine Mizell
Erica Brown
District Administrative Assistants
Holly Bowles
Lauren Biggs
Jada Anderson
Luis Garduno
Katy Goodman
Heidi Molinari
Youth Sports
Andre Klaassen
Megan Gallagher
Gracie Kaiser
Gavin Nelson
Josh Pitchford
Alison Stack
Chestnut Street Family YMCA
Kamari Wooten
Colita Reeves
DeVonne Sorel
Leah Mullaney
Kevin Wigginton
Kelley Luckett
Jackson Stewart
Kaylei Weedman
Tiana Miller
Clark County Family YMCA
Molly Prichard
Kim Beard
Brady Foust
Katie Evans
Mary Thacker
Cassie Wells
Downtown Family YMCA
Aleks Desanovski-Burns
Vinnie Edwards
Kathy Mieczkowski
Hailee Kiser
Floyd County Family YMCA
Jeff Jaehnen
Vera McGhee
Melissa Wilson
Asia Rowan
Vera McGhee
Julie Latimer
Michael Kragel
Ben Hennegan
Zion Stallings
Dedra Adams
YMCA Camp Piomingo
Leonard Speed
Alex Carpenter
Taylor McCauley
Ali Grinnell
Y@Work Staff
Erik Mann
Margaret Sexton
Bobby Hicks
National Safe Place Network
Laurie Jackson
Autumn Sandlin-Moore
Eric Tadatada
Elizabeth Smith Miller
Tammy Hopper
Northeast Family YMCA
Brianna Howard
Jamie Miller
Mandee Ashcraft
Christina Faulkenburg
Lori Duckett
Kathryn Gilene
Quincy Armstrong
Katelyn Bennett
Maggie Lile
Dana Greathouse
YMCA at Norton Commons
Karen Guttmann
Josh Lewis
Lisa Flannery
Nadya Badouan
Tiffany Casebier
Kaelyn Wilson
Oldham County Family YMCA
Josh Ransdell
Brittany Caple
Meredith Wise
Christopher Cassada
Kelsey McAleese
Republic Bank Foundation YMCA
Freddie Brown
Quan A. Founder
Kaylei Weedman
Hailee Kaiser
Lamarr Lyons
Marlesia Marshall
YMCA Safe Place Services
Matt Reed
Chelsea Ndiaye
Linda Votaw
Dionne McCage
Sam Carroll
Marissa Doyle
Angie Staley
Mattie Eubank
School Age Child Care Directors
Laura Lewter
Brandon Yates
Ben Taylor
Lisa Middleton
Sharon Bryant
Michelle Davis
Mary Graybeal
Terralyn Hicks
Rhonda Colbert
Kay Lee
School-Age Child Care Support
Lindsey Mahoney
Sarah Grider
Stephanie Hamblin
Angel Stanley
Lakisha Wright
Kelli Shultz
Southeast Family YMCA
Kristina Kluesner
Shannon Keen
Dacia Berry
Southwest Family YMCA
Jenifer Roberts
Aprele Gaddie
Krista Davis
MaKayla Elble
Whitney Gaines
Kennedy Geise
Shannon Slucher
Sarah Gnau
Facilities Directors
Brian Byrd
Jim DeNicola
Russ Schuman
Mick Warner
Chris Gore
Kenneth Hildebrand
Kenneth Keith
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