Strengthening Our Community Together
Our YMCA is in a unique position to address community needs for child care and healthy recreational living. Through communitywide partnerships, our community is stronger and more efficient amidst current socio-economic challenges.
Communities thrive when they are supported by good infrastructure including high-quality schools, child care facilities, access to mental health resources, and recreation. Economic development is fostered by quality of life and a strong sense of culture. The vision for improving our YMCA and expanding our services began four years ago in September 2019 when the YMCA Board of Directors engaged in a strategic planning process.
It’s true! Our YMCA has embarked on a HUGE project, but we haven’t done it alone. We have done so in conjunction with a broad range of partners, seeking to include and welcome people of all ages, abilities, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. Our collaborative community partners include:
- Colony Brands
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Avenue’s Counseling
- Jacob’s SWAG
- MultiCultural Outreach Program
- United Way of Green County
- Local School Districts
- Green County Economic Development Corporation
- SSM Health Monroe Hospital & Clinic
For 40+ years, the Green County Family YMCA has been a cornerstone of the Green County community, serving more than 5,000 people each year across four dozen zip codes! If you belong to an organization within our community and are interested in developing a partnership with us, please contact Luke Smetters, Membership & Community Engagement Director at lsmetters@greencountyymca.org or call 608-325-2003.
