2025 Community Impact Report
YMCA of Greater Louisville
At the YMCA, every success starts with the POWER OF US.
Social Responsibility
Given in financial assistance
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.
113,898
Community members served
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.
630
Individuals found help at Safe Place Services
Through the Matt Kubancik Youth Development Center Young Adult Services, 148 homeless young adults received support for case management and basic needs.
449 teens received both residential care and case management services at Shelter House.
33 youth, with justice-involved parents, were mentored as they worked toward breaking the cycle of incarceration.
563
People learned life-saving skills through Safety Around Water
563 youth and adults learn life-saving skills to keep them safe in and around water.
As America’s most trusted swim instructor, the Y teaches people of all ages and from all backgrounds that water should be fun, not feared, if you know how to stay safe in and around water.
165,624+
Meals served
Most people do not think about the YMCA as a food service. Last year, an astounding 165,625 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, the YMCA Black Achievers Program, and more.
Membership
76,742 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.
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Every Gift Makes a Difference
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.
$150
Provide a life-saving skill by teaching a child how to swim and about water safety
$170
Keeps one child active and engaged with outdoor adventures, pool time, and field trips at Summer Day Camp
$360
Give four children a place to go before and after school for one week that is safe, nurturing, and fun
Youth Development
In youth programs
In 2025, youth were encouraged to set and achieve goals through youth development programs at the Y.
443
Black Achievers focused on a successful future
The Baird Stock Market Game gives Black Achievers participants hands-on experience with investing, personal finance, and economic thinking—skills that go far beyond the classroom.
341
Children learned new skills in Child Development Centers
“At the CDC, we prioritize whole child development by offering a variety of enriching programs and partnerships. These include our collaboration with UofL’s Music Department and a sustainable gardening partnership with Rapha Farms. We also benefit from our own departments, providing swim lessons through Aquatics and fitness opportunities through Youth Sports.”
—Mandee Ashcraft & Tawny Hall
9,084
Received before-and after-school care
CEP celebrated its 40th Anniversary! “My daughter has been going through the YMCA CEP program since her first day at kindergarten and she’s now going into third grade. What I love about the CEP program is that I know she is cared for. I know the site director and the other employees who are there truly love our kids and care about them.”
—Carolyn
7,690
Children played soccer, basketball, baseball, field hockey, and NFL flag football
From YMCA soccer fields to a college basketball court, Kayce’s journey shows what happens when confidence meets community. She started playing soccer at the Y at age 3 in South Carolina, later discovered basketball, and earned a college scholarship to Bellarmine University in Louisville. Today, she still calls the Y home. Her story is a reminder that youth sports are about more than the game—they build confidence, courage, and opportunity.
5,429
Youth enjoyed Summer Day Camp
“When I drop my kids off at the Y, I don’t have to worry—I know they’re safe.”
Brenda Hayes is a proud mom of four, and like so many parents, her number one priority is her children’s safety. That’s why she chooses YMCA Summer Day Camp.
2,186
Teens Participated in teen programs
Teens participated in programs such as Babysitter Training, Teen Tech Center, Fitness Fundamentals, KUNA, Leaders Club, Teen Vibe Camp featuring Love Notes, and MLK Leadership Summit.
Teens’ responses to: “What do you like about Teen Vibe Camp featuring Love Notes?”
- I like how they try and understand without a lecture.
- I liked how you learn to respect yourself.
- They made me feel like me.
- It helped me be confident about myself.
Numbers in Action
THRIVING COMMUNITIES
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.
YMCA Staff Demographics
At the YMCA, we foster diversity and inclusion by celebrating cultural traditions, ensuring accessibility for all, and providing professional development opportunities. We continually improve our programs based on community feedback to build a vibrant global community in Greater Louisville.
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.
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.
Healthy Living
Check-Ins
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.
120
Stayed Active in Total Movement with Parkinson's
120 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.
33,761
Group fitness
classes offered
33,761 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.
1,307
Members onboarded in December, 2025
The future of fitness is at the YMCA!
EGYM is a fully connected, personalized workout experience that automatically adjusts to your body and goals. Whether you’re new to strength training or looking to push past a plateau, EGYM makes every workout simple, smart, and effective. Members who use EGYM tend to visit the Y more frequently each week, helping them build strength and improve their overall health. Now available at Downtown Family YMCA, Northeast Family YMCA, Floyd County Family YMCA, Republic Bank Foundation YMCA, and Southwest Family YMCA.
7,248
Learned to swim
7,248 individuals built confidence while learning life-saving skills through swim lessons. You can learn to swim at any age!
Volunteers
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!
Volunteers of the Year
Chestnut Street Family YMCA
Clark County Family YMCA
Downtown Family YMCA
Floyd County Family YMCA
Northeast Family YMCA
YMCA at Norton Commons
Republic Bank Foundation YMCA
Southeast Family YMCA
Southwest Family YMCA
YMCA Camp Piomingo
Oldham County Family YMCA
YMCA Safe Place Services
Volunteer Opportunities
425 Volunteer coaches are needed for all YMCA sports, including basketball, soccer, baseball, NFL Flag football, and field hockey. If you’re committed to giving a couple of hours a week and want to impact a child’s life, we need volunteers like you. We value your involvement in the Youth Sports Program and your impact on influencing positive growth and development for young people.
Volunteering at the Y isn’t just about giving time—it’s about creating moments that matter. For Sam, a volunteer soccer coach, that meant transforming a season of losses into a championship win. His team learned that success isn’t just about the score, it’s about staying true to themselves and working together. "Coaching soccer at the Y allowed me to help level the playing field by providing young athletes in my community the chance to learn and play a game I love," Sam shared.
The Y needs volunteers at events hosted throughout the year such as races, picnics, festivals, and more.
The 157 regular volunteers are a crucial part of the YMCA Black Achievers program, mentoring and guiding students to become who they’re destined to be. There are plenty of ways to get involved. Opportunities include being a cluster session leader, assisting the choir and orchestra, helping with the College and Career Fair, and many more.
Y-NOW volunteers support all phases of the Y-NOW mentoring program. The primary need is for mentors to listen and provide encouragement, support, and stability to kids so they can create a future that is distinctly different from their past. Volunteering with the Y-NOW program is a great way to gain insight into today’s youth’s lives and connect with people from all over our community.
Thank You!
Full-Time Staff
Part-Time Staff
Grants
54 funders
Donors
Association Services Office Governing Board
Howard Holloman Jr.
James Allen
Matt Berrian
Shayne Brill
Cheryl Bruner
Tricia Burke
Doug Butcher
Stacy Cohen
Dwayne Compton
Greg Demuth
Kimberly Frierson
Gaylee Gillim
Robert Hook, Jr.
Stephen James
Betty Kinzer
Mary McKinley
Jennifer Nachreiner
Timothy Nall
Charles Neal
Joseph Paradis, III
Vinay Polepalli
Tracy Roberts
Robert Rounsavall, III
Steve Sexton
Ryan Sienkowski
Alfred Smith
Bradley Smith
Katie Tate
Debbie Wesslund
Heather Weston Bell
Scott Wilkonson
Brian Yearwood
Mike Zufall
Camp Piomingo Board
Katie Booker
Shayne Brill
Forest Clevenger
Emmy Daunhauer
Brad Elrod
Alex Gomez
Lisa Hirsch
Colleen Leitner
Stephanie Saxton
Ryan Simpson
Piper Uhl
Clark County Family YMCA Board
Makamae Burgess
Margie Fetter
Marcus Johnson
Ashley Jones
Michael Kolodziej
Mario Matakovic
Michael Mustain
Charlie Neal
Ashley Price
Bridget Sisson
Jonathan Thomas
Kathy Vancampen
Dustin White
Chestnut Street YMCA Board
Alexandria Abell
Vanessa Anthony
Rose Baldridge
Nuchelle Beck
Whitney Boswell
Maurice Brown
Darin Cain
Ria Chandler
Jasmine Collins
Kristian Dudgeon
Tiffany Ellis
James Fox
Verná Goatley
Kilen Gray
Candace Gurley
DeWana Hadder
Shalonda Hall
Casey Hamm
Latasha Harrison
Jessica Holman
Elizabeth Howell
Eric Jackson
Dewain Lee
Cynthia Lee-Stewart
Charline Lovett
Stepphone Mack
Alexis Mathews
Gregory Mitchell
Oliver Montgomery
Lauren Muir
Adria Neal
LaWanda Page
Dominique Price
Dana Price
Kumar Rashad
Victoria Russell
Jacquelynn Russell
Simone Sibley-McBride
Aleece Smith
Nyshia Taylor
Thembi Tillman
Dr. Sherri Wallace
Nick Wilson
LaKisha Wilson
Raymond Wilson
Downtown Family YMCA Board
Michael “Brandon” Banks
Laura Barlow
Marsha Berry
Mary Bone
Charles Cash
Jessica Denson
Gaylee Gillim
Micah Goatley
Savon Gray
Tom Hayes
Desiré Hoyt
Phillip McCallister
Carla Ogburn
Mitchell Prater
Michele Terry
Dan Whitis
Floyd County Family YMCA Board
Dr. Deepak Azad
James Homrighausen
Rachel Huster
Irving Joshua
Kyle Mitchell
Jim Pfeiffer
Jamie Pillsbury Bennett
Rose Schilmiller
Pamela Smith Keene
Mark Truman
Dan Williamson
Mike Zufall
Northeast Family YMCA Board
John Casconi
Lisa Fay
Virginia Gariepy
Harry Goldsmith
Allison Gousha
Homayoun Homayoun
Chris Johnson
Dr. Christopher Jones
Carol Krebs
Andrea Maxwell
Stephanie Morgan-White
Lea Ann Pipes
Birju Thakkar
Scott Wilkinson
The YMCA at Norton Commons Board
David Acton
Ashish Agarwal
Todd Allen
Diane Bailey-Boulet
Arlene Baluyut
Isabelle Bisceglio
Bill Brantley
Douglas Calhoun
Raguel Drewnowski
Tara Drews
Debra Ford
Sam Govindarajulu
Aman Gupta
Phani Konduru
Kevin Lundy
Travis Mayo
Kevin Muench
Jack Neithammer
Ashley Porter
Ritu Sakuja
Egambaram Senthilvel
Ben Shown
Andrew Terry
Filomena Vicente
Shacara Waithe
Oldham County Family YMCA Board
Ryan Bowling
Carly Butler
Rhett Butler
Bhavani Chandra
Mary Therese Dinga
Mike Duncan
Lee Hamilton
Priscilla Hancock
Kaylin Heineman
Robert Hoffman
Linda Horvat
Ken Kolling
Sara Lackner
Michelle Massey
Patsy Nall
Ross Oberhausen
Laura Otter
Ashley Russell
Keith Seymour
Nick Stephens
Katie Tate
Brandon White
Republic Bank Foundation YMCA Board
Staci Benton
Katie Cameron
Lamont Chandler
LaVon Clack
Tamekka Cornelius
Cassie Guyton
Franklin Jones
Marcia Liggin
Charles President Jr.
Kenisha Thompson
Stacy Cohen
Keja Davis
RaShawnda Halsel
Dana Johnson
Bridgette Johnson
Karen Stringer
Janee White
Sondra Williams
Jay Alexander
Natasha DeJarnett
Keisha Fulson
Brooke Ferguson
Chrystal Hawkins
Marie Holmes
Carrye Jones
Hilary Noltemeyer
Edward Pennix
Chauweda Smith
Brandon Thomas
Southeast Family YMCA Board
Roberta “Robin” Campbell
Deborah “Debbie” Chambers
Virginia Clay
Juliet “Julie” Donahue
Christine Futch
Eileen Hardy
Dave Kaufman
Lois Kaufman
Richard McKnight
Barbara Miles
George Scobee
Steve Sexton
Rachel Smith
Keith Spaulding
Aaron Thompson
Angela Wilson
Dalton Powell
Doris Overstreet
Whitney Gaines
Southwest Family YMCA Board
Ken Cundiff
Greg Farris
Dr. Seana Golder
Steve James
Rick Kaberle
Patrick Kerensky
Shannon Marowelli
Angie Staley
Karen Sweazy
Solange Vorhies
Margaret Garrison
National Safe Place Network Board
Doug Butcher
Lisa Butcher
April Christina Curley
Sammy Davis
Joli Guenther
Curtis Joe
Jeff Lenard
Brian Mallory
Rick Nord
Julia Richardson
Lauren Sherry
Michelle Tutunjian
James Wallace
Gayle Watts
Safe Place Services Board
Tiffany Ackerman
Lt. Col. Bobby Cooper
Barbara (Barbie) Exline
Siglinde Founder
Dr. Kimberly (Kim) Frierson
Dmitriy Goebel
Michele Isham
Lacey McNary
Elizabeth Senn-Alvey
Matthew Stone
William (Bill) Taylor
Sherrita Thomas
Association Services Office
Gary A. Cobbs
Mary Juarez
Danielle Lavender
Leonard Speed
Courtney Wileman
Anne Eckert
Development
Denise Bohn
April Waddell
Brianna O'Daniel
Dave Brennan
Darcy Simpson
Dennis Enix
Michelle Hurley
Janisha Szabo
Facilities
Jon Allen
Brian Byrd
Jim DeNicola
Russ Schuman
Mick Warner
Chris Gore
Kenneth Hildebrand
Kenneth Keith
Finance
Josh Zimmerman
Jill Ballard
Robyn Beard
Jasmine Vaughn
Human Resources
Lisa Dunlap
Denise Wells
Charlene Needy
Hannah Baldwin
Barbara Morris
Information Technology
Ryan Kingery
Ray Hupfer
John Blanton
Gina McClain
Jimmy West
Marketing and Communications
Blair Downs
Heather McClure
Jeanne Williams
Brittany Gardner
Lauren Berry
Operations / Contact Center / Membership
Angie Garcia
Vinnie Edwards
Luis Garduno
Ashtyn Begley
Erica Shavers
District Administrative Assistants
Lauren Kaatz
Holly Bowles
Lauren Biggs
Jada Anderson
Katy Goodman
Heidi Molinari
Kaley Williams
Youth Sports
Andre Klaassen
Megan Gallagher
David Oliver
Chris Hodson
Jacob Pollak
Kelsey Raikes
Alli Stack
Joshua Pitchford
Chestnut Street Family YMCA
Kamari Wooten
Colita Reeves
DeVonne Sorel
Leah Mullaney
Kevin Wigginton
Kelley Luckett
Jackson Stewart
Kaylei Weedman
Daiya Thompson
Clark County Family YMCA
Molly Prichard
Kim Beard
Brady Foust
Katie Evans
Cassie Wells
Downtown Family YMCA
Aleks Desanovski Burns
Vinnie Edwards
Hailee Kiser
Paul DeLamerens, II
Nathan Williams
Floyd County Family YMCA
Jeff Jaehnen
Vera McGhee
Melissa Wilson
Asia Rowan
Vera McGhee
Michael Kragel
Zion Stallings
Dedra Adams
Jiara Ryland
Josie Buschmann
Haley Leffler
YMCA Camp Piomingo
Christopher Cassada
Alex Carpenter
Maggie Tyner
Y@Work Staff
Erik Mann
Margaret Sexton
National Safe Place Network
Laurie Jackson
Autumn Sandlin-Moore
Elizabeth Smith Miller
Tammy Hopper
Northeast Family YMCA
Brianna Howard
Jamie Miller
Mandee Ashcraft
Christina Faulkenburg
Lori Duckett
Kathryn Gilene
Katelyn Bennett
Tiffany Casebier
YMCA at Norton Commons
Karen Guttmann
Josh Lewis
Lisa Flannery
Nadya Badouan
Gracie Bale
Kaleb Bevington
Michael Faris
Kenneth Keith
Hannah Nett
Vishad Samami
Oldham County Family YMCA
Josh Ransdell
Brittany Caple
Meredith Wise
Shelby Tillman
Kelsey McAleese
Republic Bank Foundation YMCA
Freddie Brown
Quan A. Founder
Kaylei Weedman
Hailee Kaiser
Lamarr Lyons
Samantha Shaffer
Michael Essig
YMCA Safe Place Services
Matt Reed
Nick Brown
Chelsea Ndiaye
Linda Votaw
Dionne McCage
Sam Carroll
Marissa Doyle
Angie Staley
Mattie Eubank
Dave Brennan
Amanda Allen-Herm
Dovie Billups
Danielle Chapman
Beau Dobson
Stephen Reed
Charlotte Palmer
Joseph Land
Jazell Johnson
Ryan Henderson
Bricce Ferrara
Deshondre' Watters
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
Harsul Bratcher
School-Age Child Care Support
Lindsey Mahoney
Sarah Grider
Stephanie Hamblin
Angel Stanley
Lakisha Wright
Kelli Shultz
Southeast Family YMCA
Kristina Kluesner
Shannon Keen
Halleigh Brown
Southwest Family YMCA
Jenifer Roberts
Aprele Gaddie
Krista Davis
MaKayla Elble
Deja Moffett
Ryan Delaney
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