For A Better Us.
At the Y, we believe something changes about people when everyone has a place to belong. Kids become teammates. Beginners become regulars. Strangers become a community. And together, we all become stronger.
A healthier, more equitable, more connected community.
We’re committed to the YMCA mission: “To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.” To do that, we focus on three key areas.
Pillars
Youth Development
We support children and their families through all the stages of growing up. Our early childhood programs teach essential social and academic skills. Our swim lessons instill confidence and save lives. Our youth sports help athletes get active and connected. And our teen programs empower students—preparing them for college or careers, teaching leadership skills and helping them give back to their community.
Healthy Living
We support the pursuit of healthy living, whatever that means to you. We offer programs for all ages, activity levels and interests—from finding a workout you love to meeting your neighbors.
Social Responsibility
We support a better Indiana, for each of us and all of us. Our local services and programs work to address child welfare, employment, substance abuse, housing and education issues. And as part of the worldwide YMCA, we help bring awareness, advocate for change and positively influence public policy.
Our History
The first YMCA was founded in London in 1844. The beginning of the YMCA in Central Indiana goes back nearly as far: 1854, to be exact. For more than 170 years, we’ve worked together to build a stronger, healthier and more connected community.
Today, we serve more than 200,000 people from all walks of life—providing over $8 million in scholarships, program subsidies and underwritten programs in low-income communities.
Together, we’ve endured wars, floods, recessions and depressions. We’ve always responded by being here for our neighbors. And we always will.
Meet Our YMCA Leadership Team
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GREGG HILAND
President & Chief Executive Officer -
MICHAEL FARRIS, JR.
Senior Vice President, Chief Operations Officer -
RANDY BORDEAU
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer -
KIRSTEN EAMON-SHINE
Senior Vice President, Chief Brand Experience Officer -
JUSTIN BLACKSTONE
Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer -
COLLEEN HORAN
Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer -
JESSICA MOORE
Senior Vice President, Chief Equity Advancement Officer
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JOE WHITE
YMCA Association Board Chair, JBH Ventures -
DENNIS SPONSEL
YMCA Association Board Vice Chair, RJE Business Interiors -
KAREN AMSTUTZ, MD MBA FAAP
YMCA Association Board Secretary, AmeriHealth Caritas -
DOUG GETTELFINGER
YMCA Association Board Treasurer, Civic Leader -
PAMELA ANDERSON
PNC -
VINCENT ASH
Lauth Group, Inc. -
KELLY L.P. BRAVERMAN
Witham Health -
ADAM BRODERICK
Lauth Group, Inc. -
BILL BROOKS
Civic Leader
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ANDREW BUROKER
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP -
DR. PORSCHE CHISLEY
Chisley Consulting Group -
ERIC COLE
Indianapolis Colts -
CHRIS COOK
The Farmers Bank -
DAVID COOPER
Ernst & Young -
TOM DENARI
Young & Laramore -
JOHN W. DIETZ, JR., MD
OrthoIndy -
TRACY ELLIS-WARD
Pacers Sports & Entertainment -
CRAIG FENNEMAN
Civic Leader -
MICHELLE FENOUGHTY, MD MBA FACHE
Hendricks Regional Health -
CATHERINE GAFFIGAN, MD
Elevance Health -
J.P. GHIO
Citizens Energy Group -
EDDIE GILL
INVST -
M. ZACH GORDON
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP -
JILL HALL
Repro Graphix, Inc. -
JEFFREY A. HARRISON
Citizens Energy Group -
KIM IRWIN
Public Health Professional -
RYAN MCCABE POOR
Ice Miller LLP -
TIM MARTIN
TWM Consulting LLC -
KRISTIN MAYS-CORBITT
Mays Chemical Co., Inc. -
JOHN D. MERRILL
Merrill Property Group -
SARAH MYER
Indiana Sports Corp -
DEBORAH OATTS
Nubian Construction Group -
KENNETH SCOTT
Family Development Services, Inc. -
DOUG WALKER, CIC
Walker Professional Insurance -
CHERYL E. WATSON
Tea unwrapped, LLC -
FRED YEAKEY, SR.
Providence Cristo Rey High School -
MARISA ZAMBRANO
Marian University
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MITCHELL FRAZIER
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA in Westfield -
DANA REED WISE
Avondale Meadows YMCA -
ANDY KOCHER
Baxter YMCA -
AMANDA BERKEY
Benjamin Harrison YMCA -
JASON PATTERSON
Fishers YMCA -
CRAIG FENNEMAN
Flat Rock River YMCA Camp -
CRAIG WHITE
Hendricks Regional Health YMCA -
TONY HAHN
Irsay Family YMCA at CityWay -
JOHN SHELBOURNE
Jordan YMCA -
THEA KELLY
OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA -
TONY LOPEZ
Ransburg YMCA -
DUSTIN KOLP
Witham Family YMCA -
MARISA ZAMBRANO
Youth Development YMCA
Annual Impact Reports
2023 Impact Report
2022 Impact Report
2021 Impact Report
2020 Impact Report
2019 Impact Report
2018 Impact Report
2017 Impact Report
Hear from real members and learn how the Y is making a difference throughout central Indiana.
“The Ransburg Y is home… the people at the front desk always have a smile on their face… ALWAYS.”
Jackie - Ransburg YMCA Member
“This Y is a hidden gem in the Midtown/Downtown area! The Avondale Meadows YMCA is one of the newer Y's in Indy and THE nicest urban YMCA I've seen.”
John O - Avondale Meadows YMCA Member
“This place has always felt like home to me. The staff and members have built such a beautiful and supportive community! Thank you so much!!”
Jackie B. - Benjamin Harrison YMCA Member
“This place is absolutely amazing. I go here solely for the classes offered and the instructors are so motivating and challenging. I'm so happy to be part of ...
Jordan S. - Fishers YMCA Member
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