Seventh Annual YMCA Giving Gala Set for February 22
A big part of our mission is to ensure that no one is turned away from Y due to the inability to pay. Our doors are open to everyone.Each year we hold the Giving Gala to raise funds that will benefit...
View ArticleThe Y’s resident grandmother
Known for her maternal charm and endless hugs, Judith Kirkeeng, one of the Galowich Family Y’s most beloved members, often goes by Grandma Judy.Grandma Judy is a charming, lovable woman who was born...
View ArticleWhat Sets The Y Apart
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA has served families in local communities for nearly nine decades. It is our hope that we can continue to impact lives on a daily basis for years to come, firmly...
View ArticleRunning For The Right Reason
This summer, YMCA member Kelli McDonald will run 142 miles over a six-day period. For those counting—that’s almost one marathon per day. Kelli, a long-time athlete turned triathlete, was one of 16...
View ArticleCampers Volunteer at Sunny Hill Nursing Home
All summer long, a group of Galowich YMCA campers has been volunteering at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Twice per month, 25 campers (in grades 6-8) and four Y staffers have visited the facility...
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