Find Your Reason to Give
The true power of the Y is in the hearts and actions of every neighbor who believes in our vision of a stronger community for all. Thanks to the generosity of our members, volunteers and donors, we are able to provide lifesaving swimming lessons, a safe, nurturing space for kids to learn and grow during out of school time, and outreach to families and individuals who are feeling isolated.
The Annual Campaign is our yearly fundraising effort. We are a 503C, and donations are tax deductible. Individuals and corporations can donate or sponsor events. We also accept IRA contributions, legacy donations to our Heritage Club, and other forms of philanthropy. All donations are used to provide services, programs, and memberships to those in our community who need them most.
Begin to Swim
This program was created as one way to combat the drowning statistics of youth. Lifesaving swimming lessons are provided free of charge to fourth graders in the Lebanon City, Wayne Local, and Little Miami School and to all preschoolers enrolled in The Children's Center.
LiveSTRONG® at the YMCA
In 2008, the YMCA partnered with the LIVESTRONG® Foundation to help cancer survivors begin the journey toward recovery with a free program for adult cancer survivors that comes with a courtesy membership for the 12 weeks of the program. This program offers adults affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person. You do not need to be a Y member to participate.
Veterans Connect
Our Veterans Connect program provides greater service to those that have served and defended our nation. This program was created to positively impact local veterans in Warren County both mentally and physically. Participants meet twice a week at the Y and focus on age-appropriate fitness, nutrition (share a meal), mental health, and community involvement. We recognize that not everyone can perform at the same fitness level, and the fitness portion of Veterans Connect can be tailored for each participant ages 18 to 81+.
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Early Learners Literacy
This program was created to provide free education to children whose family would typically not be able to afford preschool. Our goal is to help preschool-aged children develop the skills they need to be successful in Kindergarten through fun learning experiences including free educational field trips throughout the school year. Countryside YMCA provides this free program in several local communities, removing the barrier of transportation.
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Blessed Respite & Kinship Care
The purpose of Blessed Respite & Kinship Care is to give the parents of children with special needs or caretakers of kinship (people raising children that are not their own) and foster children time (three hours once a month) to get away for some rest and fun while their child/children have fun doing various activities that will be provided by loving and trained YMCA staff and volunteers.
Financial Assistance Program
We recognize that for our community to succeed, everyone must be given the opportunity to be healthy and confident. The YMCA welcomes all and believes that no one should be denied access to the Y based on their ability to pay. With your help we are able to provide assistance to youth, adults and families based on their individual needs and circumstances. Financial Assistance is available for child care, summer camp, membership, programs, and classes.
Traveling Through Grief
In 2022 this program started as a free 7-week study that guided participants through the grieving process with others who were experiencing the loss of a loved one. Discussing topics like accepting the reality of death, embracing all the emotions associated with death, storing memories, separating oneself from the deceased, and reinvesting fully in one's own life. We offer this 7-week study a few times a year, but more than that we walk through this journey with participants, which looks like more book clubs, more walks on our nature trail, and even holiday meals together.
My Why
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"LCNB National Bank has had a long history of partnering with the Countryside YMCA. We share the same vision of wanting to make the areas we serve a better place for everyone. We are fortunate to have them in our community." -Eric Meilstrup, President of LCNB National Bank
"The Y was there for my daughter and I during covid and through a divorce. I will never forget the sweet times we had makeing new friends in the family play gym. And now I work at the YMCA and blessed to be able to pay it forward to other mama's and their babies." Allie Andriacco, Mom & Y Employee
Request more information on the Annual Campaign
We'd love to talk with you about opportunities to help fund our outreach activities. Please request more information and we'll get back to you soon!