Our Y Stories

Donor Spotlight: The Ames Family Foundation The Northeast Ohio community lost a generous and visionary member when Joyce “Jay” Eichhorn Ames passed away at the age of 95 on November 23, 2021.  Jay married Chuck Ames on September 9, 1950, eventually establishing their roots in Cleveland and raising three children – Paula, Richard and Cynthia, as well as eight grandchil

Donor Spotlight: The Staff of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland They say charity begins at home, and that’s true of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland staff. Our staff members know the positions we hold at the Y are much more than jobs. We hire people who are difference-makers. They are changing lives and improving their communities in many, many ways.

Mission Moment: The Y Helping Older Adults Stay Active, Engaged Editor’s Note: All quotes in this article are from YMCA of Greater Cleveland Active Older Adults from the last few months. None were directly solicited. 

The Three Arches Foundation name pays homage to its long-standing roots and embodies the historical significance with the three arched doors that were once the entrance into Lakewood Hospital’s healing community, and is further complemented with a new logo symbolizing unity as the arches architecturally convert to a single strength with reflective light guiding