YMCA of Greater Indianapolis

🏀🔥 The Madness is at the Y! 🔥🏀 Get in the game with the YMCA Full Court Frenzy: clinics, 3v3 teen tournaments and more! ⭐ Saturday, April 4 Special Free Events ⭐ 🏀 Naismith Basketball Clinic presented by the Atlanta Tipoff Club Avondale Meadows YMCA Ages 10-16 🏀 Unlock the Shooting Code Clinic presented by Amateur Athletic Union OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA Ages 8-18 👉 Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/gPCcBTsB #BasketballAtTheY #FullCourtFrenzy

This weekend, we invite our community to come together for something bigger than a workout. The YMCA Hero Challenge: “The Kerrie” honors the legacy of Kerrie Orozco, a dedicated Omaha Police Officer who lost her life in the line of duty, and recognizes the courage of female first responders and military members. This event, held during Women’s History Month, is an opportunity to reflect, connect and challenge ourselves physically and mentally. 📍 Saturday, March 21 • Benjamin Harrison YMCA – 8:30 a.m. • Fishers YMCA – 8:30 a.m. • Jordan YMCA (taking place on the Monon) – 9 a.m. ✔️ Open to all fitness levels ✔️ Scalable and team-friendly 💲 $35 per participant We hope you’ll join us in honoring service, sacrifice and strength. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gV_9Yw9c. #Leadership #CommunityImpact #WomensHistoryMonth #YMCA #ServiceAndSacrifice #HealthAndWellbeing

Sometimes a small moment of fun can celebrate something meaningful. Our administrative team recently reached its internal goal for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis annual support campaign. To mark the moment, our chief development officer Justin Blackstone made good on a promise — with a pie to the face. Behind the cheers and laughter is something we’re really proud of. Many YMCA staff donate in support of our programs because we believe deeply in our vision for Indianapolis — a healthier, more equitable, more connected community. Together, we help ensure that families across our community can access YMCA programs, memberships and opportunities, regardless of financial circumstances. On Pi Day, we’re grateful for the generosity that helps make that possible. If you’d like to help expand access to the Y across our community, you can give here: https://indymca.org/donate #YMCA #PiDay #CommunityImpact #Philanthropy

Congrats to our associates celebrating a milestone Service Anniversary in the month of March! We appreciate everything you to do make the YMCA great!

Yesterday was something special. A crowd can fill a room, but only a community can fill it with meaning. That’s exactly what it felt like at the OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA during our Monster Meeting. The room was full, and you could feel right away that it was going to be a meaningful afternoon. Gabby Thomas shared thoughtful insight and real perspective that resonated throughout the room. Olivia West Speaks was phenomenal as moderator, guiding the conversation and creating space for it to unfold naturally. The conversation around mental health was honest and powerful. It was especially meaningful to have some of the brightest youth in our community in the room, asking thoughtful questions, engaging directly with Gabby and sharing their own perspectives on what mental health means to them. Those moments really stood out. Thank you to our donors, sponsors, volunteers and every guest and member who helped make it happen. It truly takes a community to bring something like this to life. We’re walking away from yesterday feeling inspired and grateful for how it all came together.

🚨 Tomorrow’s the Day — Monster Meeting Series 🚨 We’re just one day away. Join us Sunday, February 22 from 3–5 p.m. at the OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA for an impactful conversation on mental health, wellness and health equity. This year’s featured speaker, Olympic gold medalist and public health expert Gabby Thomas, brings a unique perspective shaped by both elite competition and her work in public health. This is a chance for our community to come together — to listen, learn and reflect on how we can better support one another. Students, families, educators and neighbors are all welcome. Be part of the conversation. ➡️ Learn more and plan to join us: https://lnkd.in/gV7kmkrg

Welcome back, Abby! ❤️ The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis proudly welcomes Abigail Harlan as Executive Director of the Irsay Family YMCA at CityWay. A native Hoosier and bilingual nonprofit leader, Abigail began her Y journey in 2002 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. That first role sparked a lifelong commitment to service and community impact. Her career has included leadership with the YMCA of South Florida, Best Buddies International and the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region. She is passionate about building partnerships, developing staff and strengthening communities — always guided by caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Now, she returns to the Y where it all began, ready to serve the community that helped shape her path. Outside of work, Abigail is active with the Rotary Club of Indianapolis and the Eagle Creek Sailing Club. She lives in Zionsville with her partner, Rick and their dog, Suzie Q. Please join us in welcoming Abigail home to the Y family. #YMCA #YMCAIndy #CommunityLeadership #Indianapolis

🔁 Throwback Thursday is back. 🔁 Back in 2024, Pacers and Fever in-game host Olivia West sat down with Olympian Gabby Thomas for a conversation. This Sunday, they’re back together. Join us on February 22 for the Monster Meeting at the OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA, where Olivia West will serve as our featured moderator and Gabby Thomas will take the stage as our guest speaker. As an Olympic gold medalist, Gabby brings a unique perspective on what it takes to perform at a high level. At the Monster Meeting, she’ll share insight on discipline, mental toughness and how to stay focused through challenges both on and off the track. Olivia West Speaks is an award-winning keynote speaker, branding strategist and in-game host for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever, known for leading conversations that feel natural and engaging. If you’ve been thinking about coming, this is a great one to be in the room for. ➡️ Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gV7kmkrg #MonsterMeeting #YMCA #CommunityImpact #YMCAofGreaterIndianapolis #ThrowbackThursday

This week, our Women’s Leadership Resource Network donated 125 Blessing Bags to the Wheeler Mission Center for Women & Children! Thank you to the generousity of our staff for making this possible!

Celebrating Our 2026 Monster Meeting Scholarship Recipients As we prepare for the Monster Meeting this Sunday, we want to take a moment to recognize the students selected to receive this year’s Monster Meeting Scholarships. These students represent the kind of commitment and determination that gives all of us hope for the future. Tomorrow feels brighter when you see young people already working hard for it, and we have had the privilege of witnessing that through their dedication, curiosity and drive to grow. Please join us in congratulating: • Mikeicha Karen Chrisnie Joseph • Malak Marzak • Kaniya Daughtry • Nathanael Villa It has been inspiring to see each of these students invest in their goals and take meaningful steps toward their future. We are honored to celebrate them as part of this year’s Monster Meeting and to share their stories with our community. Join us this Sunday, Feb. 22, as Olympic gold medalist and public health professional Gabby Thomas leads this year’s conversation. Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/lsky50Y5BBz