Annual Impact Report 2024

Members, volunteers, program participants, and staff work together each day to provide transformational services helping our community reach goals, build relationships, and create a space of belonging.

Mission:To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Membership

  • 102,724 members worked toward their goals
  • 20,608 seniors formed meaningful connections

    • Child Care and Camp

  • 848 early learners
  • 2,042 students in after school
  • 2,465day campers
  • 3,790overnight campers

    • Youth Programs

  • 5,154 stronger swimmers
  • 4,306 young athletes build character

    • Community Services

  • 4,917 students served by Resource Coordinators
  • 2,250 visits to the Music Resource Center
  • 50,292 meals through Y Marketplace
  • 93,118 meals for kids

    • BUILDING BELONGING TOGETHER

    • 4,120 volunteers gave back 102,780 hours
    • 3,685 donors advanced our mission by raising $1.3 million
    • $9.1 million connected our under-resourced neighbors to Y programs

    Newly opened Walnut Hills Early Learning YMCA

    New Home for Growing Minds | Walnut Hills Early Learning Center

    The partnership between the Y and HER Cincinnati empowers young women in the community to achieve their personal and academic goals by providing access to education, mentorship, and resources at Cincy Scholar House. 50 children are preparing for Kindergarten and learning social and cognitive skills, in the Y’s infant, toddler, and preschool rooms. The move from Christ Child Day Nursery in OTR to the Walnut Hills Early Learning YMCA expanded capacity for students and gives families a modern facility to enjoy.

    Elevating Youth Voice | Youth and Government

    Our year was filled with valuable learning, connections, and laughter, as next generation leaders engaged in meaningful conversations with policymakers and professionals, expanding their understanding of government and civic engagement. Students participated in sessions covering topics including; understanding branches of government, voting, making strong statements, and elevating youth voices. Speakers including State Senators and Representatives and local judges. The student-designed and student-led program is bridging generations and empowering young leaders.

    Youth and Government Participants

    Senior Center Directors Nora Dashley and Diana Tripp

    Meaningful Connections | Senior Centers

    Through partnerships with Colerain Township, Boone County, Walton, and Florence, the Y’s four senior centers provide a welcoming space where older adults stay active, learn, and connect. Volunteers and staff are hosting programs and classes that focus on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. From fitness classes to workshops and social events, seniors build friendships, gain new skills, and maintain independence. Members are leading fulfilling, engaged lives in our YMCA branches and seniors centers.

    Building Skills, Shaping Leaders | Competitive Teams

    Afternoons and evenings at the Y are busy with teens and young athletes on competitive sports teams. Through training, competition, and teamwork, athletes build discipline, confidence, and lasting friendships. Whether competing locally or nationally these teens find encouragement and belonging in their tight-knit communities. Our four swim teams serve 590 youth, the synchronized swim team boasts a roster of 52 young athletes, the gymnastics team has 44 gymnasts, and club volleyball is made up of 185 athletes. Coaches are focused to teach technique and build character preparing participants to be leaders in life.

    Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA Tigersharks Swim Team

    YMCA of Greater Cincinnati