Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA
Friday, September 10, 2010
Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA

Mission/Vision

At Countryside we believe that our mission should not merely be words upon a wall but something that is lived out in real lives.  Our world is in desperate need of hope, love, kindness, joy and other Christian principles that have shaped this movement for over 150 years.  We desire, above all else, that people would experience these through our community and that the constant impression would be, "there is something different about this place!"  Jesus promised to give life in "all of its fullness" and we hope and pray that Countryside YMCA would point people towards this type of life.

Countryside YMCA Vision
To be the leader in creating community that builds better people.
 
Countryside YMCA Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
 
 
Building Better People Initiatives; Building Better People Goals/Indicators
 
Building Connections
Development of meaningful relationships where every member carries a significant sense of belonging.
  • 50% of Countryside YMCA members will have participated in at least one Countryside Connection within the past 5 years.  
  • 75% of Countryside members will agree that they, or someone in their   family, have found meaningful relationships through their YMCA activities.
  • 100% of Countryside members will say “someone at Countryside YMCA cares for me”. 
  • Volunteerism will be among the top 5% of all YMCA’s in the United States.
Building Spirit, Mind, Body
Utilize a holistic approach in program development to nourish and sustain a healthy spirit, mind, and body for our members and citizens throughout our service area.
  • 100% of the staff will model and champion a holistic approach to the mission and vision of Countryside YMCA validated through membership feedback.
  • As a result of their membership and program experience 70% of our members will perceive Countryside as the catalyst for building holistic health in our community.
  • Due to their relationship with Countryside, 60% of our members will actively champion our mission and vision.
  • 40% of our main campus programming and membership initiatives will also be made available throughout our service area through community outreach or remote facilities.
Building Family
Create an environment which enables families to build children of character.
  • We will provide the Countryside Community with family resources that aid in building character. (80% of our members will indicate awareness; 60% will indicate that they would use our resource center).
  • We will be the community leader that provides family programming that aid in building character. 75% of our membership will indicate the Countryside YMCA is the primary source (other than Church) of programming for character development within their family.
  • We will provide significant family events (retreats, family growth conferences, seminars, etc…) that aid in building character.  
  • We will be the community leader that provides children and students with programs and facilities that aid in building character. 
  • Our childcare program, facilities, and overall excellence will result in us being rated the highest childcare program in Warren County for developing character in children.  
  • 80% of our high school graduates will say that outside of their home and church youth groups, the Y has been the most significant source of character development in their lives.