A Celebration 100 Years in the Making
As we celebrate the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s Centennial Anniversary in 2026, we invite the community to be part of our history. Stop by any Greater Joliet Area YMCA branch to complete a special time capsule note card. Share a message, tell us your Y story, or reflect on what the Y means to you. Your words will become part of our Centennial Time Capsule, which will be opened 25 years from now.
Help us capture the people, memories, and moments that make the Y special – and leave a piece of your story for the generations who come next.
Submissions will be collected through November 20.
Happy 100th Birthday to the Greater Joliet Area YMCA! To celebrate this milestone, we’re giving our members a chance to score big! Facility Members who check in at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA branch on Tuesday, September 29 will be entered into a raffle for a $100 credit to our 
Throughout the month of September, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA will be counting down to the Y’s 100th anniversary on September 29 by spotlighting the incredible volunteers who have helped shape our Y and strengthen our community. These individuals have been invited to share some of their favorite memories and moments from their Y experience, as well as what the Y means to them and the communities it serves.
As the Greater Joliet Area YMCA celebrates its Centennial Anniversary in 2026, we invite you to join us for the fifth annual Mission Strong Golf Classic on Monday, August 31 at Morris Country Club. Generously presented by Midland States Bank, proceeds from this year’s event will support the Mission Strong Fund, helping ensure that no one is turned away from the YMCA due to the inability to pay.
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA is celebrating our 100th anniversary in 2026! To help recognize this milestone, our aquatics team is inviting members to participate in a special Centennial Swim Challenge!