Plainfield Area YMCA, 518 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060, 908-756-6060

Mission Statement

The Plainfield Area YMCA is a charitable, non-profit service organization dedicated to improving the potential of every member of our community through programs that build spirit, mind & body

History

The YMCA has been in existence since 1872 and is a trusted organization known both nationally and internationally. The core values of the YMCA are responsibility, caring, respect and honesty. These values are instilled in all of our programs everyday. The Plainfield Area YMCA itself has served as an active member of the community for over 140 years. 

The Plainfield Area YMCA is dedicated to serving the priority needs of the community. We provide housing, foster care, emergency shelter, school-age childcare, recreation and wellness. Our programs provide a safe environment for children and teens to build leadership skills and improve social skills in a healthy, safe and thriving environment away from the inner city streets.

Our Staff

Ravenell Williams IV: President/CEO
Jon Tilli: Senior Program Director
Sarah Hardy: Youth Director
Ann Sherman: Youth Administrative Assistant
Stacy Reh: RAP Foster Care Director
Damaris Feliciano: Assistant RAP Director
Elizabeth Rauscher: Business Manager                                                                          Theresa McCoy: Housing Director
Elsie Jenkins: Membership Director
Steven Rosado: Maintenance Manager

Board Members- Officers

Pat Turner Kavanaugh- Board Chair

Diane Genco- Vice President/Secretary

           Kiernan Anderson                 Wilson Aponte                     

           Deborah Cannon                  Victor E.D King                 

           Lamar David Mackson           Maria Pellum

           James Plummer                    Edward Santiago

           Nancy Schneeloch                Elliott Simmons

           Nathaniel E. Singleton           Roy Southerland Jr.