The Dixon Family YMCA is entering a pivotal moment in its 157-year history as it faces both a leadership transition and urgent financial challenges that threaten its ability to continue serving the community.
After 18 years of dedicated service, CEO Andy McFarlane has stepped down. The Board of Directors expressed deep gratitude for McFarlane’s leadership and service to the YMCA.
But the YMCA’s future now hangs in the balance. The Dixon Y is experiencing significant financial strain that has put pressure on day-to-day operations. Without a surge of community support, board leaders caution that the Y’s ability to provide essential programs—from youth sports and childcare to fitness and senior wellness— is at immediate risk.
The Board has established an interim leadership plan to maintain operations and will soon begin the process of selecting the next CEO. Yet the larger challenge ahead is stabilizing the organization itself.
