YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Camp
ACHIEVE GOALS
Children build confidence, discover strengths and learn new skills swimming, running, playing and exploring nature in an encouraging environment. Campers create amazing memories and develop friendships that will last a lifetime, through team-building activities, field trips and challenges. Children feel safe to step outside their comfort zones and thrive in a place where they are connected and accepted.
School Age Childcare
The YMCA's Afterschool Care is for ages 5 to 12 and licensed by the States of Ohio and Kentucky, we provide a curriculum focused on education, leadership, and character development. The program includes homework assistance, enrichment, art, music, physical activity, character development, and fun.
Infant Childcare
Set up on an individual basis, according to the schedule provided by the parent/guardian to the center and is designed to enrich the infant’s developmental skills. Our caregivers are highly skilled and trained to provide your child with a loving environment. Infants will have daily physical and motor development activities.
We offer various types of care here at the Y. Our infant care programs are the perfect fit for any growing baby. Building their motor development skills and nurturing them with the attention and love they deserve. We want to ensure cognitive growth through various interactions and skill-building activities. We are sure to create an environment where they feel comfortable and safe, giving you peace of mind while being away. It can be difficult to leave your little one, but at the Y they are sure to be happy, healthy, and have tons of fun along the way.
They will learn to develop their motor skills by practicing various activities like learning to keep their head up
Toddler Care
Provides experiences that enrich and enhance each child’s cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical, and creative development. Within the center’s daily schedule, each child has opportunities to create, explore the environment, learn problem-solving and personal interaction skills, and learn concepts through first-hand experiences.
Enroll your toddler in a childcare group program, for ages 18 months – 3 years. The developmental years of young children are essential to their ability to grow into healthy functioning adults. Give your toddler the best chance possible and enroll them in a YMCA childcare program today. Our YMCA caretakers take into account how important these early years of development are. According to the American Institutes for Research, children find more success in later years if given the attention and care that they need.
Our programs focus on cognitive development and building language skills through constant reading and language lessons. A strong support o
Preschool
Through play, children learn the vital lessons of how to manage feelings, emotions, and relationships, cooperating, sharing, and listening to others. Part-time and full-time options available.
Health & Wellness
At every age and every level of activity, you’ll find people at the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati just like you participating in our Health & Wellness programs looking to live a little bit healthier.
Community Outreach
The YMCA believes our communities are strongest when everyone is included and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and connect people of all generations, backgrounds and perspectives, and we are committed to addressing issues that people face to create positive change.
Sports
At the Y, our sports staff, coaches and volunteers all share a singular vision of helping all youth reach their full potential in life. Y Sports offer benefits for kids of all ages and skill levels.
Swimming/Water Safety
The Y strives to help all ages learn how to swim, so they can stay safe around water and learn the skills needed to make swimming a lifelong pursuit for healthy living. We're proud to offer a variety of swim lessons for people of all ages and abilities, both in group and private settings.
Black & Latino Achievers
The YMCA Achievers is a college readiness and career exploration program which provides teens with the essential tools to pursue higher education and to identify different career opportunities.
Where we work
External reviews

How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
All members and non-members of the various communities our branches serve.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is difficult to get honest feedback from the people we serve
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
Board of directorsas of 01/19/2023
Roddell McCullough
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
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Equity strategies
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- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.