$971K in expenses

Youth development - our YMCA is committed to empowering young poeple to reach their full potential. We recognise that successful youth development requires a holistic approach focused on achieving certain social-emotional cognitive and physical milestones. Youth need positive adult and peer role models and they need to feel physically and emotionally safe to thrive. Our y puts caring people in childrens lives and nurtures them along their journey to adulthood so they can become active thriving and contributing members of society. We provide programs such as childcare after school programming day camp 7th grade initiative youth sports swim lessons and drop-in recreational programs that offer a range of experiences that enrich social-emotional cognitive and physical growth. Specific efforts for outreach include lawrence county school learn to swim and physical education for home-schooled children. We also have partnerships with big brothers/big sisters crisis shelter and special olympics all supported with subsidies and direct financial assistance from our y.

$874K in expenses

Healthy living - the y is committed to enhancing the quality of life in our community by helping individuals kids and families improve their health and well-being. With a focus on prevention we give people the resources and support they need whether their goal is to maintain wellness reduce the risk of chronic disease or reclaim good health. As a result about 10000 people in our community are receiving the support and guidance they need to achieve better health in spirit mind and body. Our programs are accessible affordable and open to all faiths back-ground abilities and income levels. In 2024 we provided over 523000 dollars in financial assistance and program services to our neighbors who otherwise may not have been able to afford to participate.

$97K in expenses

Social responsibility - at the lawrence county YMCA we believe that desire to belong and help others is human nature and everyone has something of value to contribute to the greater good. We serve as a catalyst for positive change in communities bringing people together and giving them opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and their own lives. We are committed to ensuring our services are open to all. We encourge collaborations with others in our comminity to broaden our impact.