No matter who you are, or what neighborhood you grew up in, the Y is a place for anyone who needs us. From summer camp to college prep, family events to team building sports programs, we give everyone the opportunities they need to feel like they belong. And as a non-profit, community-based organization, the Y relies on the generosity of its members and the support of charitable giving to provide services and financial assistance for children, adults and families in Will County and Grundy County.
That is why the Greater Joliet Area YMCA would like to thank the CITGO Lemont Refinery, which recently provided a $10,000 donation in support of the YMCA Mission Strong Fund, helping ensure that nobody is turned away from the Y due to the inability to pay.
“Every day the YMCA affirms its commitment to making a positive impact in the community, and we are so grateful to have the incredible support of local businesses like CITGO,” said Greater Joliet Area YMCA President and CEO Katy Leclair said. “Their shared commitment to service is inspiring, and we know that their gift will make a difference for children and families participating in Y programs,” added Leclair.
To learn more about the YMCA’s Mission Strong Fund, please click here. To show your support by making a donation, please click here.
Pictured in top photo: (Bottom row, first on left) CITGO Lemont Refinery Communications Advisor Brittany Borosak, (bottom row, second from left) CITGO Lemont Refinery Community Relations Advisor Mike Jostes, (bottom row, fourth from left) Joliet Community YMCA Youth & Family Manager Keyanna Montgomery, (second row, first on left) CITGO Lemont Refinery Public Affairs Intern Elena Bechard, (second row, second from left) CITGO Lemont Refinery Fixed Equipment Inspector Bob Phelan, (third row, first on left) Joliet Community YMCA Teen REACH & Teen Achievers Director Darrell Collins,
Calling all pickleball enthusiasts and competitors! Join the Y for an exhilarating day of skill, strategy, and good old fashioned fun at the 2025 Corn Fest Pickleball Tournament. Mark your calendars and get ready to serve, volley, and smash your way to victory!
Join us on Wednesday, September 17 at ‘The Creek’ at Morris Country Club for an exciting day that will include:
At the Y, we know that learning doesn’t end when the school bell rings. The way children spend time outside the classroom can make a big difference in their personal development and family-life balance. YMCA before and after school care programs provide a safe place for children to keep their mind and body active while learning social skills and positive values.
