About Us
About Us
Mercer County Family YMCA serves the residents of the Mercer County area through many different programs and membership privileges. The Y strives to provide a safe place for youth and families while emphasizing quality values and providing opportunities for growth in spirit, mind and body. The Y team of staff and volunteers instills character development and skills through youth programs including: swim instruction, sports, quality child care and preschool. Health and wellness programming is also offered for all ages. The Mercer County Family YMCA is a cause-driven, membership based, volunteer-led charitable 501(c)(3) organization.
Meet Our Leadership Staff
CEO Sarah Brown
sarah.brown@mercercountyymca.org
Associate Executive Director Erica Hajny
erica.hajny@mercercountyymca.org
Children’s School Director Lisa Clawson
lisa.clawson@mercercountyymca.org
Member Service Coordinator Tara Collison
tara.collison@mercercountyymca.org
Membership & Finance Coordinator Janet Harms
janet.harms@mercercountyymca.org
Aquatics Coordinator Heather Hay
heather.hay@mercercountyymca.org
Healthy Living Coordinator Britteny Kelly
britteny.kelly@mercercountyymca.org
Locations
Main Y
401 SW 2nd Avenue
YMCA Children’s School
400 North College Avenue
College Avenue Y
120 ½ North College Avenue
Hours
Sunday 1-5pm
Monday-Friday 5:15am-9pm
Saturday 1-5pm
Our Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.Areas of Focus
For Youth Development- Nurturing the potential of every child and teenFor Healthy Living- Improving the nation’s health and well-being
For Social Responsibility- Giving back and providing support for our neighbors
Our Brand Promise
The Y is a powerful association of men, women, and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community.Our Voice
Determined- To devote full strength and concentrated attention to our causeNurturing- To care for, support and develop through encouragement
Genuine- To be honest and open in relationships with others
Hopeful- To take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes
Welcoming- To accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants
Our Values
Caring - Show sincere concern for othersHonesty - Be truthful in what you say and do
Respect - Follow the golden rule
Responsibility - Be accountable for your promises and actions