THE Y BEGINS WITH YOU
Over the past 150 years, the Y's success has been shaped by the people who make it come alive. Every milestone, every achievement and every moment of progress is a testament to YOU — our supporters, members, participants, volunteers, staff and community who are the heart and soul of our organization. At the Y, families, individuals and kids create lasting memories, build community and accomplish their goals. We can’t do it without YOU.
There is no organization uniquely positioned like the Y to address community health, from cradle to career. At the Buckeye Valley Family YMCA, kids and teens learn skills, make friends, and grow happy and healthy in our programs while families find support. These life-changing opportunities are available to all, because of your generous support. When you give to the Buckeye Valley Family YMCA, YOU are part of a powerful movement where our community thrives.
OUR IMPACT
Throughout 2025 we served:
27,848 community members, 9,553 youth ages 0-18, 6,921 Active Adults (55+) as Members & Through Community Programs, 11,750+ Households, received 643,783 facility visits,187,567 group fitness class participants, provided 745,852 hours of youth development activities, 159,607 meals through YMCA programs, and engaged 11% of residents in Licking and Muskingum county.
The YMCA is heavily used for traditional programs that offer sports and fitness activities for youth of all ages, adults, and older active adults. However, in keeping with our history, the Buckeye Valley Family YMCA stands out in our outreach to the community. Our non-traditional YMCA programs meet the special needs of community members young and old throughout Licking and Muskingum County. We collaborate with other area organizations to share resources, maximize programmatic impact, and better meet the needs of our community.
OUR GOAL
Our goal is to raise $4 million to expand what’s possible for our community.
$3 million will bring a new 8,200-square-foot indoor sports complex to life
$1 million will expand our health and wellness program spaces by 40%
So far, we’ve raised $2.4 million. Your support will help us cross the finish line and engage 1,500+ youth in sports, serve 1,000+ additional families, and support more than 1,100 adults in their health and wellness goals through the addition of 1 Full size Basketball Court, 2 Volleyball Courts, and 4 Pickleball Courts to our facility.
We hope to bring 1 Full size Basketball Court, 2 Volleyball Courts, and 4 Pickleball Courts to our facility.
In doing so we will be able to serve more than 1,000 additional families and meet a crucial community need.
FUTURE POTENTIAL-