The YMCA is more than just a pool. . . a gym. . . a locker room. . . or a wellness center. The Y is a place where everyone feels welcome and where building character and values are priority #1. All YMCA members experience a sense of belonging and ownership that can't be duplicated.

For over 150 years, the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana has offered mission-driven programs and quality services to children and families, helping people grow in spirit, mind and body. The YMCA has something for everyone.

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From the desk of Derrick Stewart

CEO of the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana

You may have noticed that the Y is changing the way we present ourselves. For the first time in 43 years, we are unveiling a new brand strategy.  The new strategy is designed to increase understanding of the impact we are making in the community, so that more people can take advantage of our unique capacity to foster lasting personal and social change.

There are several components to our strategy, including an updated logo. What remains unchanged is our Christian Mission, our official name, YMCA, and our commitment to help people from all walks of life grow in healthy spirit, mind and body.

Our community has needs, and the Y remains a central means to meeting them.  We’ve always known that positive change only comes about when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. And that’s why we’re here. We have three areas of focus:

• Youth Development, because young people need caring adults to provide support, guidance and encouragement as they grow.

• Healthy Living, because wellness in spirit, mind and body strengthens our very being, and enhances our interactions with others.

• Social Responsibility, because we truly are in this together, and together we can harness our individual strengths and bring about positive change around us.

So while we’ve changed our appearance to better reflect the work we do and the positive impact we make, we’re still supporting our community in the same way we always have.

Thank you for being a valued member of the Y. We look forward to continuing to meet the needs of youth, adults and families in our community and, with your support, our community will be strengthened for decades to come.

As always, we welcome your input and we invite you to share your thoughts with us.

Warm regards,

 Derrick Stewart

CEO