Mel McMahon Stone is no stranger to the YMCA. Her mother was a swim instructor at a YMCA, and she started a preschool program there specifically for 2-year-olds. Naturally, Mel was one of the first preschoolers to attend. From there, she “grew up... Read More
What does a dog named Lulu, cooking classes, and a 45-pound weight have in common? Each contributes to the healing process for local teenagers enrolled in Boone County’s “The Refuge Girls Academy.” If you visit the Witham Family YMCA duri... Read More
Kim Leech is no stranger to investing. In fact, nearly fifty years ago, he started purchasing stock with a company that’s now a household name. The Leech's Background It may surprise you to learn, however, that Mr. Leech is not a seasoned busin... Read More
Saving a Life with a Gallon Jug It’s not every day you get to go swimming on the job as a police officer or help develop life saving skills. But, perhaps that’s why it was so important that the eight officers of the Westfield Police Department m... Read More
When Lara Kitty and her young family moved to Indianapolis, they were in search of a home that was near a YMCA. Shortly after settling in, she received a YMCA No Join Fee Membership promotion postcard. “I was nervous about joining a gym because I w... Read More
