When the world suddenly changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our YMCA activities changed, too. In a matter of hours, we closed our pools, cancelled classes, and shut down our fitness facilities. But during all those changes, we never ceased caring for our community. As a non-profit organization, our role is to identify needs in the community and find ways we can meet those needs. The pandemic gave us unprecedented opportunities to serve in new ways. Our response would not have been possible without incredible members who stayed with us, families who trusted us and the private and corporate donations of many through our Annual Campaign.
Thank you for helping us to stay actively engaged in the mission work that is the foundation of all we do. Together, we brought hope into our community. Click HERE to download a printable version of our Annual Report.
Never in our forty plus years of serving this community have we stopped providing programs. Shutting our doors during the pandemic meant people would be without their stress relieving, immunity building, and healthy focused workouts. We determined that wouldn’t happen and between March 17 and May 1 (the first 49 days of the shutdown), we published 36 brand new virtual classes.
“We didn’t want members to have to give up their usual workouts. Exercise is such a big stress relief and we wanted to provide them with options they could do from the safety and comfort of their own homes,” said Zach McCollum Executive Director of Programs.
Switching from in-person to online classes was a challenge but we made a variety of fitness options accessible online and members used them. Content ranged from yoga to body weight workouts, clogging to Zumba, Judo to basketball skills. When our yoga videos hit 1,000 views we knew we were offering a much needed solution.
We were also trying to take care of our active older adults even though we couldn’t see them in person either. Debbie Parshall, Otterbein Life Enrichment Center Director, created a series of Older Adult Wellness virtual classes focused on exercises specific for balance practice, seated cardio, arthritis, and people with Parkinson’s. “Members told us they used the videos and that is how they got through the shutdown,” said Parshall. She added, “These videos allowed us to do the Y’s mission even though our doors weren’t open.”
Our Stolle Center seniors are a special group. They are vivacious, active seniors and they have built a close knit community. When our doors had to shut, many of them were immediately isolated and prevented from doing their daily check in at the Y.
“I was heartbroken for them,” said Stolle Center Director Julie Fennessey. “They went from daily friendship time to being alone and so many were depressed and sad. I knew we had to do something.”
“Something” quickly became many things. Julie started a phone-a-thon and with the help of other staff, they made hundreds of individual calls to our senior members. A lot of these people were really isolated because family wasn’t able to visit and the calls were a lifeline for many.
Then throughout the year she delivered seasonal care packages. Easter boxes of candy, Christmas goodies, and even Valentines were delivered to our shut-ins and those who weren’t comfortable coming back to the Y when we opened. Julie kept up with calls and handwritten notes to help fight the isolation and depression so many seniors faced. “I just wanted them to know someone was thinking about them, “ she said.
As seniors returned, and Julie started offering programs again - safely and always following CDC guidelines - members were elated to come back. When the card players wanted to return in the summer, she accommodated the seniors as much as possible by setting up the tables outdoors and providing water for all. Julie added, “They told me the Y was a lifeline and I’m just glad we were able to modify things so they could come and feel like life was a little bit normal.”
Countryside YMCA is one of the largest providers of childcare in Warren County and we are acutely aware of the need working families have for safe and reliable childcare. Before the pandemic hit Ohio, our five childcare locations cared for over 700 children daily. When we learned that Governor DeWine was shutting childcare centers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we immediately applied for emergency licensing to become Pandemic Childcare Centers.
“Our mission is to identify needs in our community and then step in to fill those needs when we can. As soon as we learned there would be a way to keep our childcare centers open to serve the essential workers, we immediately applied for the emergency licensing,“ said Chris Johnson, CEO.
Some essential workers lost their regular childcare during the shutdown in Ohio, and they were relieved to learn that the Y could care for their children. "My wife and I both work as first responders and when the Coronavirus pandemic began we were nervous about balancing our essential jobs and providing appropriate care for our two young children. The staff at the Countryside YMCA was extremely responsive to us and made our transition into the new daycare setting seamless. We are extremely thankful the Countryside YMCA Children's Center was there in our time of need," said Andrew and Christina Grossenbaugh.
During the shutdown the Y provided care to about 90 children. “Being able to give these families a safe, nurturing place for their kids to come each day was a real privilege,” said Jenny Poling, Executive Director of Youth and Family at the Y.
As a non-profit organization (503C), our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that help build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The money given to our Annual Campaign through individual donations and corporate partnerships brings hope to so many in our community.
It’s not just the monetary donations that allow us to do all we do. Those people who are willing to give of their time and talents provide much of the sweat equity behind the scenes of our events and programs. Thank you; you inspire us.
As the leading nonprofit for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y works every day to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. To do our important work, we rely on the volunteers, community leaders, and staff who take an active role in our organization efforts. Their work brings about meaningful, enduring change in our community.
Pamela Adams | Chloe Groh | Holly Redmon |
Sara Alsip | Julie Groh | Korey Risner |
Veroncia Andrade | Lorijean Gruesbeck | Karla Roberts |
Tendai Anyaegbunam | Lisa Hammiel | Jason Roberts |
Brett Beatty | Jennifer Hathaway | Amy Rose |
Cary Benge | Sarah Hoskins | Tonya Rubenbauer |
Tiffany Bishop | Olivia Howar | Savannah Shafer |
Tonya Bowser | Kathi Jackson | Stephanie Sizemore |
Phil Breeding | Chris Johnson | Nikki Stokes |
Nate Brestelli | Andrea Jutte | Bonnie Stotts |
Matt Bruns | Amanda Keech | Laura Stridsberg |
Silke Busch-Metzger | Stacy Kleingers | Kristin Supinger |
Elizabeth Capella | Tomasina Lakes | Lacie Taylor |
Kate Carson | Lynnette Lawson | Kirsten Tenbrink |
Sara Cheeseman | Renee Lay | David Thomas |
Deborah Clark | Jasmine Lee | Robin Thomas |
Rebecca Colemann | Andrew Maher | Robin Trainer |
Holly Colon | Ryan Martin | Amber Tumolac |
Benjamin Cuddy | Zach McCollum | Helen Vickers |
Allison Dane | Victoria Medley | Brandon Voorhies |
Stacy Decker | Brittany Miller | Ashley Welmer |
Jose Diaz | DIamond Milner | Samantha Weiss |
Dena Dieterich | Jennifer Moffitt | Charles Wene |
Richard Dotson | Anne Mulaki | Amber Wethington |
Denise Evans | Carrie Noel | Jason Williams |
Julie Fennessey | Julie Parker | Nicole Williams |
Kristen Gadzala | Deborah Parshall | Brett Wilson |
Jamarcus Gibson | Patricia Perez | Faith Wood |
Joe Gilmore | Jenny Poling | Michelle Wood |
Melissa Gilmore | Dawn Preston |
Thank you to our dedicated Board of Directors and Trustees for their support and guidance throughout the year.
Randy Kronour- Chairman of the Board |
Jeff Mitchell - Vice Chairman |
Larry Hollingshead - Secretary |
Scott Brunka |
Zach Burns |
Spence Cropper |
Bill Haynes |
Becky Hill |
Cathy Howell |
George Leasure |
Eric Meilstrup |
Jeff Mitchell |
David Newman |
Lynn Payne |
Dr. Matt Reeves |
Ted Ripperger |
Chris Romano |
Todd Yohey |
Trustees
Spence Cropper, Chairman |
Mike Carroll |
William Falknor |
Larry Hollingshead |
Mary Kaufman |
George Leasure |
Roy McKay |
Kathleen Stolle |
Stephen Wilson |
The generosity of donors is why we are able to impact so many lives in so many positive ways. Thank you!
Destiny Adkins | Jane & Mark Kuhnell |
Rebecca Allen | Rhonda Kuntz |
Victor & Dolores Angel | Virginia Kuntz |
Frank & Ann Antenucci | Esther Larson |
Robert Arledge | Ariel Lawson |
Adam Arnold | Renee & Stan Lay |
Chip Baille | Renee & Stan Lay |
Allison & Craig Baker | Vanessa Lay |
Matt Baldwin | Marcia Lazarus-Otoole |
Kim Baltz | George & Mary Alice Leasure |
Barbara Barnhill | Tracey Lee |
James & Virginia Bauer | Gerri Lefton |
Judy Bauer | Erica Leggiero |
Gloria & Harry Bausmith | Carrie Lintner |
Robert Bedinghaus | Andrea & Jamie Lipp |
Abigail Bickley | Live Large with Parkinson's |
Cynthia Bieler | David & Tari Maddox |
Steve & Carol Boland | Cecilia Maldonado |
Lee Bollow | Georgia Mantel |
Gymnastics Boosters | Ryan Martin |
Scott & Sherrie Bowers | Jonathan Mccann |
James Box | Nona & Jeffrey McCauley |
James & Katie Brausch | Sherry & Kevin McDarty |
Neal & Barbara Bronson | Carol McDonel |
Neal & Barbara Bronson | Alexis McFarland |
Jessica & Jeffrey Brown | Glenn & Sherry McHenry |
Bea Brown | Roy & Elizabeth McKay |
Scott & Jenni Brunka | Leroy McKay |
Matt Bruns | Pamela McWhorter |
Theodore Cain | Eric & Kristy Meilstrup |
Beth & Jim Capella | Judy Milgrim |
Carol Carraway | Amanda Miller |
Mike & Barb Carroll | Amy Miller |
Mike & Barb Carroll | Diamond Milner |
Karen Carroll | Jeffrey Monroe |
Suzanne Casteel | James & Carolyn Moore |
Joe & Beth Cesta | Andrew & Rebecca Moore |
Anthony Chamberlain | Adrienne Mrozek |
Brenda & Rob Chapman | Aisuluu Muk |
Catherine & Ronald Chasteen | Anne Mulaki |
Catherine & Ronald Chasteen | Stephen & Mary Jane Necamp |
Catherine & Ronald Chasteen | Patricia Neely |
Debbie Chrestensen | Carrie & Michael Noel |
Auditor Of The City Of Lebanon | James & Donna Norris |
Brenda Clark | Barbara Norris |
Doyle & Sandra Clarkson | Gail Norris |
Diana Clary | Ray Oakes |
Adam Clouse | Fae Ochs |
Marion & Diane Cole | Ohio Alliance of YMCA's Foundation |
Marion & Diane Cole | Carlotta Owens |
Rebecca & Jason Colemann | Eric & Linda Partee |
Janet & Tony Collins | Lynn Payne |
Holly & Rob Colon | Anita & Dennis Pelletier |
David & Leanne Conway | Sandy & Donald Perry |
Gary & Linda Crawford | Rachel Perry |
John & Lisa Cronin | Michael & Janice Peters |
Lisa Cronin | Nena & Jeff Peters |
Spence & Dana Cropper | Joe Plante |
April Curtsinger | Janet Poe |
Allison Dane | Jenny & Ed Poling |
George Darding | Kathleen Porter - Stolle |
Steve & Jane Davis | Lisa Prewitt |
Tim & Lisa D'Errico | Amy & Matt Pritchard |
Gregory Deye | Deborah Ransom |
Jose Diaz | Matt & Terrie Redder |
Deborah & Daniel Dorfmueller | Sheri & Aaron Reid |
Richard & Darrelene Dotson | Anne Marie Reid |
Elizabeth Doubet | Rohn Reminga |
Linda & Jerry Douglas | Erin Renneker |
Erika Eaton | Karla & James Rhoads |
George & Marian Eatrides | Karen Richard |
William & Judith Eicher | Ted & Kelly Ripperger |
Pete Epperson | Barbara Robinson |
Tracy Erwin | Jennifer & Christopher Romano |
Denise & Dale Evans | Amy Rose |
Micah Faler | Gail Rose |
Yvonne & Dan Fenner | Lauren Roy |
Julie Fennessey | Dave Sandman |
Dan Findley | John Sappington |
Theresa Fisher | Karen & Mark Schaeffer |
James & Sue Flannery | James Schirmer |
Camille & Douglas Floreani | Carmella & David Schlamersdorf |
Mike Fouts | Jenna Seller |
Gurunadham G | Norma Seto |
Kristen & Jeff Gadzala | Jessica Seyersdahl |
Joann Curran & Mary Ann Gayheart | Eileen Sharkey |
Michael Gentry | Glenn Sharp |
Missy & Joe Gilmore | Rich & Joan Shevchik |
Eileen & Bart Girdwood | Leigh Ann & Tim Siddall |
Chris & Lisa Glanz | Hurlden Simpkins |
Julie Groh | Timothy & Alicia Smith |
Betty Gulliver | Joye Smith |
Robert & Karen Haas | Zeke Snyder |
Kevin Hall | Jaime Spurlock |
William & Jennifer Hardie | Paul & Rosemary Steiner |
Jeff Harper | Susan & John Stevenson |
Heather & Paul Harris | Jackie & Anthony Stoller |
Jena Harris | Janella Straw |
Kelly & Nicholas Hartings | Lacey Strete |
Bryce Hathaway | Laura Stridsberg |
Bill & MaryEllen Haynes | Chris & Brenda Suits |
Patrica Hays | Sunrise Landing Red White and Blue Crew |
Patricia Heit | Kenny & Amy Swanson |
Kim & William Helmick | Nancy Teismann |
Jack & Alice Henkle | Kirsten TenBrink |
Todd Hershey | James Tharp |
Becky & Jeff Hill | The Sunrise Garden Club |
Savanna Hines | Paula Thomas |
James & Mary Ann Hoffman | Robin Thomas |
Jill Hogan | Andrew Tompkins |
Lisa Holz | Karen & Kenneth Tompos |
William Honeycutt | Kathy & Michael Trunk |
Ez & Lynn Housh | Sarah Trunk |
Ron & Cathy Howell | Elizabeth Vasse |
JoAnn Hugenberg | Laura Vielbig |
Robert & Carolyn Hull | Brandon Voorhies |
Marvin & Connie Jaffre | A.C. & Helen Voorhis |
Edward & Sharon Jansen | Ryan & Leah Walker |
Jennifer Jensen | Amy Webb |
Sue Johnsen | Chuck Wene |
Chris & Allison Johnson | Misty West |
Terese Johnson | Dylan Whitt |
Kristie Jones | Erin Whittington |
Marge Jones | Lauren Wilders |
Kaylee & Jonathon Juriga | Gary Wilkins |
Gwendolyn & Don Juszczyk | Iona Williams |
Karen Kalinyak | Nicole Williams |
April Kastner | Richard Williams |
William & Mary Kaufman | Grace Wilson |
William & Gale Kernitz | Stephen Wilson |
Stacy Kleingers | Kathy Winkler |
Hannah Koch | Ben Wissel |
Mark & Jane Kors | Todd Yohey |
Nancy Kranzley | James & Connie Yoho |
Randy & Dianne Kronour |
The generosity of our corporate sponsors allows us to impact so many lives in so many positive ways. Thank you!
16 Lots/ Mad Monks Pizza |
1st National Bank |
Alcapulco's Mexican Restaurant |
Amazon Smiles |
Antioch Church in the Countryside YMCA |
Arby's Restaurant Management inc. |
Atrium Medical Center Sports and Physical Therapy |
B Lewie |
Berry Insurance Group |
BIC |
Blume |
Cardinal Landscaping |
Cassano's |
Chick Fil A |
Cincinnati Museum Center |
Cincinnati Reds |
Conger Construction |
COSI |
Countryside YMCA Torpedoes |
Coyne Insurance Agency |
Creech's Landscaping |
CT Consultants |
Dairy Queen - Lebanon |
Dairy Queen - Springboro |
Dayton Dragons |
Donatos |
Dr. James Schirmer, The Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Dr. Steve, the PC doctor, LLC |
DSC Office Systems |
Ears of Experience, LLC |
East Main Productions |
Esther Price Candies |
Exit Best Realty Blanton Team |
Family Dentistry |
Frisch's Big Boy |
Ghent a GMi Company |
Girdwood Orthodontics |
Golden Lamb |
Golden T Inc. |
Golden Turtle Chocolate Factory |
Great Wolf Lodge |
Greater Ohio Virtual School |
Half Price Books - Mason |
Hathaway Hill |
Hoskins Funeral Homes |
Hot Head Burritos |
Hyashi Telempu North America |
IVC Technologies |
Jake Sweeney |
Kapstone Financial Advisors |
Keller Williams John Bissman and Jerry Marks Home Sales Team
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Kings Isand |
Kirby Auto & Truck Repair/ Warren Welding & Fab |
Kona Ice Of NE Cincinnati |
Krehbiel Law Office |
Kroger's |
Landen Church in the Countryside YMCA |
LaRosa's Pizzeria - Lebanon |
Lavish Salon |
LCNB |
Lebanon Candy and Sports Card Shop |
Lebanon Ford |
Linear Salon |
Marriot Cincinnati Northeast |
Matrix Fitness |
Miami Valley Gaming |
Minuteman Press |
Minuteman Press |
Natorp's |
Newman Sanitary Gasket |
Nixco Plumbing |
Oberwerks |
O'Charley's |
Ohio Eagle Distributing |
Ohio Valley Painting |
Otterbein |
Overly Hautz Company |
Ozone Zip Line Tours/Camp Kern |
Phillips Supply Co. |
Picture This |
Premier Health Network |
R & W Heating, Inc |
Recovery Defined |
Rittgers and Rittgers |
Rotary Club |
Royce Café |
RSM US LLP |
Rusty Bucket |
Sam Smith and Son Glass |
Senator Steve Wilson |
Serenity Salon and Spa |
Shaker Run Gulf Course |
Sharefax Credit Union, Inc. |
Shine Orthodontics |
Sinclair Community College |
Smith Landscaping |
Sonder Brewing Company |
Testerman Dental |
The Cheesecake Factory |
The Cincinnati Zoo |
The City of Lebanon |
The City of Mason Golf Center |
The Home Depot - Lebanon |
The Lebanon Grand Opry House |
The One Hair Salon |
The Optimist Club |
THRIVE (LE-VEL) By Sandra Dilbeck |
Tortilleria Garcia |
Union Villiage |
Vintage Wine Estates |
Wal-Mart |
Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities |
Warren County Foundation |
Warren County Prosecutor |
Warren County Treasurer |
Countryside YMCA is an organization that has contributed to the health and well-being of several generations. As Heritage Club Members, these people are helping to extend the organization’s influence to future generations.
Tom Adkins | Mabel Holt |
Victor & Dolores Angel | Phyllis Holtkamp |
Judy Bauer | Paul & Cynthia Holzschuher |
Jessie Baynes | Ron & Cathy Howell |
Steve & Carol Boland | Scott & Theresa Jordan |
Larry & Hope Bone | Don & Gwen Juszczyk |
Aaron Brafman | Howard Kamen |
Scott & Jenni Brunka | William & Mary Kaufman |
Herschel Bunnell | Brad & Dianne Knapp |
Jane Cantoni | Randy & Dianne Kronour |
Mike & Barb Carroll | George & Mary Alice Leasure |
Joe & Beth Cesta | Bill Loebig |
Catherine & Ronald Chasteen | James & Nancy Ludwick |
Roger & Georgie Clark | James & Rita Matz |
John Clark | Jonathan McCann |
Edward Cloughessy | Grace McClain |
Janet & Tony Collins | Roy & Elizabeth McKay |
Curt Cranmer | Dr. Nelson Melampy |
Spense & Dana Cropper | Peter & Andrea Michael |
Rob & Mary Jo Cropper | Gail Norris |
Dan & Margaret Cunningham | Charles & Sue Nunn |
Charles Dilgard | Elaine Peirce |
Marjorie Donovan | Sandy & Donald Perry |
Chris & Ray Dooley | Michael & Janice Peters |
Dr. Michael Baim and Dr. Susan Baim | Debra & Kim Phillips |
William Erbeck | Kathleen Porter-Stolle |
Dale & Denise Evans | Shane & Lindsey Riffle |
Patsie Evans | Paul & Julia Rodenbeck |
John George | Amy Rose |
Michael & Karen Geygan | Robert & Barbara Schoenfeld |
Rob Glover | Dorothy & Ralph J. Stolle |
James & Mary Hankinson | Keith & Becky Taylor |
Ginny Hawke | Rick & Lindy Taylor |
Bill & MaryEllen Haynes | Janet Thomas |
Jack & Alice Henkle | James & Rosalie VanDeGrift |
Peggy & Dennis Hoffman | Jill & Stephen Wilson |
James & Mary Ann Hoffman | Grace Wilson |
Larry & Lynne Hollingshead | Marvin & Elaine Young |
4C’s For Children
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Lebanon VFW |
Abilities First | Lifestyle Housing |
Advance Choice | Little Miami Food Pantry |
American Diabetes Society | Little Miami Schools |
American Heritage Girls | Little Miami Swim Team |
Antioch Church | Mary Haven Youth Center |
ARCS | Midwestern Children’s Home |
Area Progress Council | Mom’s Club of Lebanon |
Atrium Medical Center | Moms In Touch |
Axis Church | Mothers and Sons Cargiving |
Beech Acres Parenting | Mothers Making Strides |
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Warren County | Mt. Notre Dame Swim Team |
Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts | Navy |
Building Blocks for Kids | Ohio Council On Aging |
Camp Lebanon | Otterbein Lebanon |
Choices in Community Living | Positive Leaps |
Church of Latter Day Saints | Production Servcies Unlimited |
Community Blood Center | Residential Group Homes, Inc. |
Community Concepts | Ronald McDonald House |
Community Options, Inc. | Safe Families Educational Service Center |
Coordinated Care Services | Saint Margaret of York |
Countryside Church of the Nazarene | Solutions Community Counseling |
Complete Care Providers | Special Olympics |
Dayton Urban League | Total Home Care Solutions |
Deerfield Township | Turtlecreek Township Fire Department |
Destiny Church Eastridge | US Army |
Elves Among Us | Urbancrest Baptist Church |
Girl Scouts & Daisy Scouts |
U.S. Airforce
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Girls on the Run, Hamilton Township | Various Local Bible Study Groups |
Hands Against Hunger | Visions Matter |
Help Me Grow | Warren County Abuse & Rape Crisis Center |
Home for Life | Warren County Arts Council |
Howworth Blood Center | Warren County Board of Elections |
Hunger & Woman's Abuse Shelter | Warren County Children’s Services (WCCS) |
Interfaith Hospitality Network | Warren County Career Center |
Kings Local Food Pantry | Warren County Foundation |
Kings Local School District | Warren County Parks |
Kings Point Church of God | Warren County Quilt Guild |
La Luz | Warren County Sheriff’s Department |
Landen Church of the Y | Warren County Technical Rescue Team |
Leadership Warren County | Workforce One |
Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce
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Mason Comet Cupboard |
Lebanon Adult Day Service | Neighborhood Bridges |
Lebanon Area Writer’s Group | Waynesville Schools |
Lebanon Christian School | Shared Harvest |
Lebanon City School District | Kings Point Church |
Lebanon Fire Department | Farmers to Families |
Lebanon Food Pantry | Urbancrest |
Lebanon City Schools | Eastridge Community (outreach preschool) |
Lebanon High School Swim Team | Brookview Community (outreach preschool) |
Lebanon Kiwanis Club | |
Lebanon Methodist Church | |
Lebanon Rotary |
Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Countryside YMCA - one of the world’s largest YMCAs - is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the Warren County community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. For more than 40 years, Countryside YMCA has embodied the Christian principles that help people achieve a balance of spirit, mind and body. We work hard every day to ensure that all are welcome to experience the unmatched facilities, outreach, and varied programs available only at the Y.