Trying to get a feel for the reach of its impact, a Clinton non-profit is starting the year with a deep dive into its internal data.

Clinton YMCA Executive Director Rennie Cluver has always wondered just how far the impact of their mission goes and this year he went a little deeper into some of the internal data they have to try to find that answer.

Cluver wanted to do a comparison to 2021 when we were coming out of COVID. One data point that stood out was the senior population that is coming to the Y.

In 2025, the Y should eclipse 2,000 members. While Cluver is always striving for more, he points out the penetration of the market in DeWitt County and the surrounding area is quite remarkable compared to many Y's across the state and country.

The Clinton Y does not receive any tax dollars so relying on grants and donations are the driver of its annual budget. Cluver is always so impressed and grateful by the support they receive each year from generous donors in the community.

During the biggest fundraising effort at the Y, the 'Strong Kids Campaign', the Y promotes the scholarship dollars it puts back into the community to support access to the Y. Cluver broke down the impact of that nearly $150,000 annual give-back.

The Y's summer camp, Camp Osage, in Clinton and Monticello, saw a record enrollment this past summer. Cluver adds the addition of programming in Monticello has been a huge boost for both the Y and the Monticello community.

Cluver is excited about the participation of its membership and looks forward to bringing in more members in 2025. 

If you have never been to the Clinton YMCA, he encourages a visit and tour of their facility at 417 South Alexander Street in Clinton or visit clintoncommymca.org. You can also follow along with the Y on Facebook.