annual impact report 2025
Dear Friends and Supporters,
As I reflect on 2025, I feel deep gratitude for the role the Fond du Lac Family YMCA continues to play in the lives of so many. This past year was one of momentum, built on trust, connection, and a shared belief that the Y is a place where everyone belongs.
Together, we reached important milestones. We proudly hosted the YMCA National Gymnastics Competition in Green Bay, celebrated record participation in gymnastics and Girls on the Run, and completed the first full year of our 2nd Grade Water S.A.F.E. program, ensuring every second grader in Fond du Lac received life-saving water safety education.
At the heart of our work is meeting people where they are. In 2025, we expanded Before School Care to eight elementary schools, strengthened access to Healthy Living programs, and re-launched senior programming under the FOREVERWELL brand, creating new opportunities for connection and belonging. We also provided a record amount of Membership for All financial assistance, reaffirming our commitment to keeping the Y accessible to all.
As we look ahead to 2026, we do so with excitement and purpose. We will celebrate 125 years of service in Fond du Lac alongside the YMCA’s 175th anniversary nationwide, reflecting on the unique role the Y plays as a trusted partner and gathering place. With construction beginning on our capital campaign project with the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac, this work represents more than bricks and mortar, it marks a pivotal moment in our Y’s history. We believe 2026 will be remembered as a catalyst for major growth, positioning us to serve more people, in more meaningful ways, than ever before.
None of this would be possible without the trust and support of our members, donors, staff, volunteers, and partners. Thank you for believing in the Y and for helping ensure there truly is no place like this place.
With gratitude,
JJ Raflik
CEO/Executive Director
FOND DU LAC FAMILY YMCA