The YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, Inc., following the example of Jesus Christ, responds to community needs by serving all people especially youth, through programs that promote a healthy spirit, mind and body.
Our Philosophy
The YMCA is here to serve the entire community and we open our doors to everyone. No one is turned away for inability to pay. We are here to help build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
Our History
The YMCA was founded in 1844 during the industrial revolution in London, England, by a young businessman named George Williams. He wanted to provide a healthy environment for the young men who were moving from rural areas to work in London - an environment which provided educational, physical and social opportunities based upon Christian values. The YMCA Movement crossed the channel from London to the European Continent prior to being established in Boston and Montreal in 1851.
Today, the Young Men’s Christian Association is a local, yet worldwide organization involving boys, girls, men and women of all ages, races and faiths operating as members or participants. The “C” in the YMCA is the foundation of the organization today just as it was in 1844. It can be seen in action in YMCA programs that are designed to strengthen family life and provide for the development of the total person in spirit, mind and body. The YMCA serving your community is committed to those Christian values upon which its programs and services are based.
Our Commitment
The YMCA’s commitment to building strong kids, families and communities is in the numbers.
Strong Kids
Youth & teens served through Community Outreach Programs 2,800
Children reached through youth sports and after school programs 1,914
Youth & young adult served through Camp Carson 4,030
Children served through aquatics 4,618
Youth served through Child Care Camps 804
Children served through preschool programs 479
Youth & young adults served through YMCA membership 720+Kids
Strong Families
Families served through Before & After School Childcare 1100
Families served through family fun events 1,900
Percentage of families awarded financial assistance through Child Care programs 21%
Adults and seniors served through Aquatics 6,144
Average number of adults & families on financial assistance per month 955
YMCA adult & family memberships 20,177+
Strong Communities
YMCA Branches 4
Community Outreach sites 16
Child Care sites 18
YMCA employees 410
Amount of financial assistance awarded through membership $202499
YMCA collaborations with other organizations 100+
YMCA volunteers 1,342
YMCA volunteer hours 11,620
Dollars raised through Special Events to benefit youth programs $252,607
