(231) 722-9622
1115 Third Street, Muskegon, MI 49441

Our Y

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OUR Y

The Muskegon YMCA has been a constant in our community since 1916 promoting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility through programs and activities. The YMCA and the YWCA of Muskegon merged in 1972 and a few short years later, in 1979, the YMCA moved to 900 West Western. In October of 2015, the Muskegon YMCA sold the fitness facility and became what is known in the YMCA Movement as a non-facility YMCA.

Like almost 200 non-facility YMCAs across the country, we address current community health and wellness needs where they are most prevalentā€” at sites throughout the community. Our Y now serves over 10,000 individuals annually through outreach programs at over 25 sites throughout Muskegon County. YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility are woven into every policy and program.

Our proud camping heritage began when YMCA Camp Pendalouan was established in 1923. Camp Pendalouan is a year-round outdoor education center, summer camp, and conference facility serving schools, families and organizations. Pendalouan serves over 10,000 kids annually.

OUR MISSION

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

INCLUSION STATEMENT

To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, the Muskegon YMCA is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in order to leverage our collective resources to address social inequities.

The Muskegon YMCA is an organization open to all people. We welcome and value individuals of all age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, gender expression, ability, sexual orientation or financial circumstance. We are committed to embracing diversity in order to fulfill our mission for all.

WHERE WE SERVE

As a Y Without Walls, our programming takes place at our partner locations throughout the community.

Our interactive map highlights the diverse range of sites where we bring our impactful programs to life, from local schools and parks to community centers and health facilities.

Explore the map to see how our Y reaches every corner of our community, providing essential services like Safety Around Water, Livestrong for cancer survivors, Veggie Vanā„¢ mobile farmers market, and engaging youth camps.

OUR STAFF

Gabe Gerlach
Gabrielle Gerlach
CEO
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    Carla Eenigenburg
    Administrative Coordinator
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      Andi Switzer
      Andi Switzer
      Program Director
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        Ashley Brage
        Program Director
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          McKenna Speed
          Day Camp Director
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            Colleen Black
            Program Coordinator
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              Passionate coaches and instructors carry out our work in the community on youth development and healthy livingĀ  They are the reason we can change lives and Build a Healthy Future for Muskegon.

              Brett B.

              Pam R. -B.

              Jeannette B.

              Safiyah B.

              Alexis D.

              Ellie D.

              Anika E.

              Stacy E.

              Elizabeth F.

              Sascha F.

              Eric G.

              Diane G.

              Mitchell G.

              Jennifer H.

              Lynne H.

              Ariel J.

              Bob J.

              Tia J.

              Veronica J.

              Alan K.

              Justin K.

              Rebecca K.

              Jennifer (Jenn) L.

              Don M.

              Jean M.

              Sandi M.

              Nikki R.

              Airn S.

              Kristen S.

              Matthew S.

              Natalia S.

              Kezia T.

              Damien V.

              Arayah W.

              Elana W.

              Melissa W.

              YMCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

              Melissa Evans
              Treasurer
              Business Development Manager

              Consumers Credit Union

                Gabrielle Gerlach
                CEO
                CEO

                Muskegon YMCA

                  Michelle Klanke, DO
                  Director
                  Regional Administrative Medical Director of Quality, Family Medicine Physician

                  Trinity Health Alliance of Michigan and Trinity Health Medical Group ā€“ West Michigan

                    Randy Lindquist
                    Chief Volunteer Officer
                    Superintendent

                    Muskegon Area Intermediate School District

                      Donald Martines
                      Vice Chair
                      Owner

                      West Michigan Grinding and Machine

                        Tracy McDaniel
                        Director
                        CEO

                        Muskegon Family Care

                          Sam Nedeau
                          Director
                          Attorney

                          Law Offices of Samuel P Nedeau

                            Michael Olson
                            Director
                            President

                            Supreme Machined Products

                              Steve Rauschert
                              Director
                              Partner

                              Lakeshore Employee Benefits

                                Lindsay Schohl BSN, RN
                                Director
                                Clinical Manager of Ambulatory Care Management

                                Trinity Health Alliance of Michigan

                                  LaShae Simmons
                                  Director
                                  Financial AdvisorĀ 

                                  Northwestern Mutual

                                  Black Wall Street

                                    Kristen Wade
                                    Former Chief Volunteer Officer
                                    Human Resources Director

                                    Muskegon County

                                      Melissa Wikman
                                      Secretary
                                      Vice President, Business Development

                                      LightCorp

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