YMCA of Greenville

YMCA of Greenville

Website: ymcagreenville.org

Address: 723 Cleveland St., Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: 864-412-0288

Facebook Handle: facebook.com/YMCAGreenville
Instagram Handle: @YMCAGVL

Established: 1876
Number of Employees: 1,200
Geographic Service Area: Greenville County

Funding Sources

• 47% membership income
• 46% program income
• 7% contributed income

Mission Statement

Our mission, following the example of Christ, builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Impact

The YMCA of Greenville expanded its reach to serve more than 85,000 people in 2025. Rooted in our commitment to strengthening community, we helped people of all ages improve their well-being, build meaningful relationships and create a stronger future together.

• 48,000-plus members
• 12,651 youth sports participants
• 1,263 afterschool participants
• 9,850 summer, sports and specialty day camp participants
• 2,503 overnight camp participants
• 4,020 aquatics programs participants
• 2,265 middle and high schooler SC Youth in Government participants
• More than $2 million in financial assistance awarded

Leadership

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

• Barb Fountain, chair elect
• Jane Harrison Fisher, Annual Giving Campaign chair
• Brian Hamby, treasurer
• Brad Hughes, ex-officio
• Brad Lucas, secretary
• Erik Whaley, chair
• Sandi Wilson, at-large
• Jimmy Wright, at-large
• Tom Bates
• Patrick Bishop
• Drew Brannon
• Rance Bryan
• Elizabeth Dubose
• Austin Eckles
• Marty Flynn
• Lizzy Holt
• K.J. Jacobs
• Suzanne Malo
• Cashida Okeke
• Jenks Patrick
• Janell Strickland
• Melanie Sudduth
• Zach Theisen
• Sandy Thompson
• Teresa Webster
• Laura Williams

Branch Board Chairs

• Blake Hollander, George I. Theisen Family YMCA
• Eric Kamont, SC Youth in Government
• Chris Kaplan, Caine Halter Family YMCA, Verdae YMCA and Life Center YMCA
• Chris Kilian, Prisma Health Family YMCA
• Ashton Lawrence, Eastside Family YMCA
• Lacey Lewis, YMCA Judson Community Center
• Adair Patterson, YMCA Camp Greenville

Fundraisers and Events

Together, our community has the power to bring the YMCA of Greenville’s mission to life — there are countless ways to get involved and make a meaningful difference.

• Annual Campaign: Provides financial assistance so that no one is turned away, regardless of their ability to pay. Visit ymcagreenville.org/give to donate. The 2026 goal is $1.8 million.
• Endowment or Capital Campaigns: Please contact MaryEllis Petrosian, Chief Development Officer at maryellis.petrosian@ymcagreenville.org or (864) 242-1111.

Volunteer Opportunities

To volunteer at the Y, check out our volunteer project catalog at ymcagreenville.org/volunteer for current opportunities, which span from one-time events like our Back to School Bash and Strong Kids Triathlon, to seasonal programs like coaching a youth sports team.

Giving Opportunities

To support the YMCA of Greenville’s mission through:

• The Annual Giving Campaign, which provides financial assistance so that no one is turned away, regardless of their ability to pay, visit ymcagreenville.org/give to donate.
• The endowment or current capital campaigns, please contact MaryEllis Petrosian, Chief Development Officer at giving@ymcagreenville.org or (864) 242-1111.