Intro

The mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Known as a “Y without Walls,” the Community Services YMCA formed in 2005 focused on youth and community development in the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area.

To build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities, CSY’s key goals include:

· Become one of the best YMCAs in asset development, community-building, youth fitness, and civic engagement

· Serve as YMCA research and development “Greenhouse,” incubating innovation, planting ideas, and monitoring growth

· Sustain 21^st Century Community Learning Center programs through comprehensive financial strategy in collaboration with schools, government, United Way, foundations, and individuals by providing leadership and expertise for local afterschool and asset-building networks.

Currently, CSY provides a wide variety of youth and community programs in Madisonville (OH), Kenton County (KY), Dayton Teen Center (KY) and other River Cities of Bellevue, Newport, & Covington, and 21^st Century Community Learning Centers known as CincyAfterSchool (9) and in Northern Kentucky (3).

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