2023 Annual Impact Report
Together We Change Lives
Members, volunteers, program participants, and staff work together each day to provide transformational services reaching goals, building relationships, and creating a space of belonging.
Branches
10 branches offer members a place to reach goals, build friendships, and find belonging through fitness classes, child watch, programs and wellness centers.Early Learning
Preschool, toddler, and infant classrooms serve families by preparing kids for Kindergarten in both YMCA branches and dedicated early learning centers.
YMCA Camp Ernst
Located in Burlington, KY, YMCA Camp Ernst provides overnight and day camp experiences to children ages 5-15 along with teen and equestrian programs.Music Resource Center
In Walnut Hills, students grades 7-12 can drop in to produce music, get homework help, and join a band.
Community Learning Centers
YMCA Resource Coordinators provide Cincinnati Public Schools with support connecting students and families to enrichment services and programs.Carl H. Lindner Impact Center
In the West End, the Impact Center provides swim lessons to children in the neighborhood and attached school.
5,658
young athletes build character
6,937
stronger swimmers
886
early learners
95,703
members worked toward their goals
3,057
students in after school
60,481
meals through Y Marketplace
5,903
1,964 day campers 3,939 overnight campers
35,625
meals for kids
Safety Around Water
The Y’s swim instructors, staff and volunteers teamed up to offer 300 kids a free opportunity to participate in our one-day safety around water class. Instructors taught kids and caregivers techniques to remain safe around pools and bodies of water. Community swim lessons at the Carl H. Lindner Impact Center in the west end served 251 students this school year. These two initiatives help reduce barriers that prevent proper water safety instruction.
Reach for Gold
The Gymnastics team vaulted into action with the help of 380 volunteers who welcomed families from across the county for a memorable 5-day competition. Thanks to 4,690 hours of volunteerism efforts, Cincinnati was able to host 1,700 young athletes reach for the gold and execute their events.
Stronger Spirit, Mind, & Body
This year we introduced two apps to keep our members connected to the pillars of our mission. The Spirit App and Strong90 help to keep everyone engaged in their faith, physical activity and mental health. Our local Y offers these tools to YMCAs across the country for their members to achieve their goals, foster relationships and gain a true sense of belonging. As our world changes, we stand by our mission to help members and community grow strong in Spirit, Mind, and Body.