GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA has been awarded a 2022 Top Workplaces honor by the Chicago Tribune. A five-time Top Workplace honoree, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA has been providing much-needed programs and services for children, families, and adults living in Will and Grundy Counties for more than 95 years.

The Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

“During this very challenging time, Top Workplaces has proven to be a beacon of light for organizations, as well as a sign of resiliency and strong business performance,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “When you give your employees a voice, you come together to navigate challenges and shape your path forward. Top Workplaces draw on real-time insights into what works best for their organization, so they can make informed decisions that have a positive impact on their people and their business.”

“Being recognized as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for the fifth time is an extraordinary honor for our YMCA,” said President and CEO Katy Leclair. “These past several years have been like no other in our organization’s history, and through it all, our dedicated staff team has used innovation and creativity to ensure the long-term sustainability of our organization, while working tirelessly to meet the needs of the communities we serve. It is truly a privilege to work alongside this team each and every day,” added Leclair.

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations, strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. A 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA has nearly 500 full and part-time employees who work at its three branches and more than 50 program sites across Will and Grundy Counties. Driven by its mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health, and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. But, most importantly, its doors are open to everyone, regardless of age, income or background. At the Y, no one is ever turned away due to the inability to pay.