Tiffin Community YMCA
Our YMCA is a volunteer-led public charity 501(c)(3) that works collaboratively with community partners to improve the lives of children, adults, families and the whole community. Integral to everything that we do are our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Our Y serves people of all backgrounds, ages, capabilities and income levels, providing financial assistance to those in need.
Encouraging, supporting and improving healthy living habits, among our members and throughout the community, are central to our purpose. Our work also focuses on youth development through a wide variety of programs such as child care, teen activities, day camps, swim lessons, organized sports, and more.
Financial assistance may be available for you and your entire family to join.
Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy, spirit, mind, and body for all.
History: Mrs. Della Shawhan Laird did devise and bequest the property, building, and equipment for a YMCA in Tiffin, Ohio and the Association was voluntarily organized by the local citizens in April 1923. The Tiffin YMCA’s observes March 8th, Mrs. Della Shawhan Laird’s birthday as a day of recognition. On April 9, 1923 the Association applied for Certificate of Incorporation under the laws of the State of Ohio and on April 17, 1923, the Secretary of State issued and recorded a Certificate of Incorporation. In the late 70’s, a joint effort between the Community Pool Inc. who owned and operated the present pool and the Tiffin YMCA would be undertaken to make the Community Pool site a complete recreational complex. Under this agreement, the new facility would be operated by the Tiffin YMCA and called the Tiffin Community YMCA Recreation Center. The downtown YMCA building was sold to the Industrial Savings and Loan in the early 1980’s. In 1980, The Fourth Grade Swim Program was established. This is an 8 week program that teaches water safety to all 4th grade students in Tiffin City Schools. In 1999, the Basketball Gym was built. In 2005, the Wellness Center was remodeled. This included the remodel of the Childwatch room and the removal of the Racquet Ball Courts.
From Steven Crone, CEO: This past year was an exciting year for the Tiffin Community YMCA. In spite of the economic stresses we all faced, we were able to touch more lives and make a positive impact on more people. Through these universally economic hard times, the Tiffin YMCA has maintained and accomplished some significant milestones. Our balance sheet is stable, we have reduced our debt by over $20,000 and generated $50,000 more in revenue than last year. These are all indicators that our organization is strong and attaining financial stability. This, in today’s economic climate, is a great and positive accomplishment. And, as always, we are thankful for the many volunteers, donors and members whose commitment to our mission is so critical to our continued success
Our YMCA is a volunteer-led public charity 501(c)(3) that works collaboratively with community partners to improve the lives of children, adults, families and the whole community. Integral to everything that we do are our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Our Y serves people of all backgrounds, ages, capabilities and income levels, providing financial assistance to those in need.
Encouraging, supporting and improving healthy living habits, among our members and throughout the community, are central to our purpose. Our work also focuses on youth development through a wide variety of programs such as child care, teen activities, day camps, swim lessons, organized sports, and more.
Financial assistance may be available for you and your entire family to join.
Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy, spirit, mind, and body for all.
History: Mrs. Della Shawhan Laird did devise and bequest the property, building, and equipment for a YMCA in Tiffin, Ohio and the Association was voluntarily organized by the local citizens in April 1923. The Tiffin YMCA’s observes March 8th, Mrs. Della Shawhan Laird’s birthday as a day of recognition. On April 9, 1923 the Association applied for Certificate of Incorporation under the laws of the State of Ohio and on April 17, 1923, the Secretary of State issued and recorded a Certificate of Incorporation. In the late 70’s, a joint effort between the Community Pool Inc. who owned and operated the present pool and the Tiffin YMCA would be undertaken to make the Community Pool site a complete recreational complex. Under this agreement, the new facility would be operated by the Tiffin YMCA and called the Tiffin Community YMCA Recreation Center. The downtown YMCA building was sold to the Industrial Savings and Loan in the early 1980’s. In 1980, The Fourth Grade Swim Program was established. This is an 8 week program that teaches water safety to all 4th grade students in Tiffin City Schools. In 1999, the Basketball Gym was built. In 2005, the Wellness Center was remodeled. This included the remodel of the Childwatch room and the removal of the Racquet Ball Courts.
From Steven Crone, CEO: This past year was an exciting year for the Tiffin Community YMCA. In spite of the economic stresses we all faced, we were able to touch more lives and make a positive impact on more people. Through these universally economic hard times, the Tiffin YMCA has maintained and accomplished some significant milestones. Our balance sheet is stable, we have reduced our debt by over $20,000 and generated $50,000 more in revenue than last year. These are all indicators that our organization is strong and attaining financial stability. This, in today’s economic climate, is a great and positive accomplishment. And, as always, we are thankful for the many volunteers, donors and members whose commitment to our mission is so critical to our continued success
