Welcome to the
Niles-Buchanan YMCA
The Niles-Buchanan YMCA strengthens the foundations of our community through well-being and fitness, camps, swim, sports and play, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We’re more than just a place to work out. At the Y, we help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all with the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at the heart of everything we do.
With a commitment to nurturing youth development, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.
NEWS FROM THE Y
Congratulations to Melody Austin, the Niles-Buchanan Employee of the Month for June! Melody, or "Arkansas," as many of us have nicknamed her in reference to her home state, is part of our fantastic housekeeping staff. She works primarily in the mornings, and has built many strong relationships with regular morning members, and they love her. 
Here at the Y, we have several employees that perform multiple jobs in different departments. There aren't many that have more jobs than our May Employee of the Month, Brenda Horn. Brenda has worked for the Niles-Buchanan YMCA for several years now, and during that time she has really expanded her role(s) here, which involve working with kids.
Every year in April we invite kids all ages and their parents to a FREE “play date” at the Y. As the leading nonprofit for strengthening community, the Y holds Healthy Kids Day to bring families together to engage in fun, active play and learn healthier habits that help them grow and thrive. Activities are FREE, open to members and non-members alike, and designed for all families! Healthy Kids Day will encourage kids to commit to keeping the body and mind active now and throughout the summer.
Way to go Missy! Fitness Instructor Missy Rodgers in the Niles-Buchanan YMCA's Employee of the Month for April. It wasn't too long ago that Missy joined the Y staff, but she and her family have been members for years! Missy is well-known in and out of the fitness classroom, particularly for her energy, enthusiasm, and her cheerful personality (see photo!).
When our Employee of the Month program started a few months ago, we wanted to make sure that members of the Niles-Buchanan YMCA could play a part in the nomination process. We love hearing from our members, especially when they want to tell us positive things about staff. We're very proud of our staff, but when we hear it from members, it means a lot!
