Page 3 - Annual Report

In 1971, our founder, the late Ralph J. Stolle, saw an unfilled need for a community
space built on the mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs
that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. He sought the help of other local
business leaders - George Henkle, Charles Hamilton, Ellis Thompson, Neil Armstrong,
Marvin Young, Mike Norris– to come up with a solution. Since opening Countryside
YMCA in 1978, we have become one of the largest and most comprehensive Y’s in
the country.

Through the decades we’ve expanded to additional locations, but our facilities are
not the most impressive part of our Y. The positive impact that the YMCA mission
has had on the thousands of children, adults, families, and seniors actively engaged
in our programs is truly the measure of our success.

Forty years ago, Mr. Stolle invited us to be a part of his vision, a vision that has
inspired endless opportunities to do good things. Join us in celebrating the positive
impact we had last year, and come along with us as we continue to serve the people
in our community.

Sincerely,

Countryside YMCA, CEO