Lancaster Family YMCA

“In 2011, Jamaal Williams was at quite a low point in his life. He found himself overweight, had just gone through a divorce, and was struggling to keep his head above water. He chose to join the Lancaster Family YMCA and started to make some positive changes in his...”

Jamaal’s Y Story

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“When Zeltha Ellis came to the City Center YMCA in the fall of 2017 she was on a mission. Zeltha’s husband John had passed away in March and she wanted to fulfill his last wishes and preserve his legacy. John was a leader in the local business community and...”

Zeltha Ellis’s Y Story

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“Lane has struggled with his weight for the past 30 years. It was the most difficult challenge of his life. He had visited several fitness facilities, but they didn’t feel right for him. Lane explains, “If you are dealing with weight issues it can be very intimidating walking into...”

Lane Y Story

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“Erin Croumbley is a busy working mom with sons ages 7 and 15, so finding time to work out is difficult, but she knew she needed to take the time to help herself. She had tried to follow fitness routines in the past with limited success. When she came...”

Erin’s Y Story

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“Chi loves to swim and he is quite good at it. Chi is eight years old and has autism spectrum disorder as do his two siblings. Children with autism spectrum disorder often attempt to wander or bolt from a safe, supervised place. Because of this, Chi’s mother Susan knew...”

Chi

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“Sisters Autumn and Avery Zodet began their swimming careers with the Diplomat swim club when they were 8 and 6. When the Diplomats merged with the YMCA in September to form the new YMCA Lancaster Lightning swim team, that Zodets continued with their teammates and came to the YMCA,...”

Autumn and Avery Zodet

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“For Alice Simpson the Y was not just a great place to regain health and wellness, but also a place to find friends and support. Alice Simpson was born in New York, New York in 1927. She has raised 6 children and many grandchildren. Alice has traveled up and...”

Alice Simpson

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$1,171,407

in financial assistance

15,160

members in three YMCA branches

912

children in summer camps

1,506

children in Safety Around Water classes

Our Community Impact

The Lancaster Family YMCA is so much more than a place to work out. The YMCA is now… as it has always been…a place of possibility and promise for all. Everything we do helps empower our community and the “US” who live here.

An Open Letter to Our Community From the Lancaster Family Y

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Welcome to the Lancaster Family YMCA

Our Key Mission Priorities

Closing the Achievement Gap

Chronic Disease Recovery

Safety Around Water

Jamaal’s Y Story

Zeltha Ellis’s Y Story

Lane Y Story

Erin’s Y Story

Chi

Autumn and Avery Zodet

Alice Simpson

$1,171,407

15,160

912

1,506

Our Community Impact

Procedures to Keep You Safe

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