July 15, 2025
The YMCA of Rock River Valley is excited to announce a new and promising partnership that will strengthen the YMCA mission and broaden our impact. Effective July 7, 2025, the YMCA of Rock River Valley assumed management responsibilities for the Belvidere Family YMCA in partnership with its Board of Directors.
This collaboration represents a strategic step toward greater sustainability, improved services, and broader community outreach.
“By partnering and sharing resources, we can help expand YMCA membership, programs and services in Boone County, which strengthens the YMCA movement for all,” said Brent Pentenburg, CEO, YMCA of Rock River Valley.
Belvidere Family YMCA Executive Director, Cherie Dollinger, has joined the YMCA of Rock River Valley and will remain an on-site leader at the Belvidere Y. Both Ys will remain independent under the management agreement.
“The Y has strong roots in Belvidere, having first opened in 1903 and with an expansion in 1967,” said Dollinger. “We’ve seen a decline in our membership, making it difficult to operate independently. This partnership brings fresh ideas and more resources to our community, so we can work on growing our membership and financial support.”
Through this partnership, both YMCAs will work together to advance the mission and identify opportunities to enhance impact. As always, Belvidere Family YMCA members are able to use YMCA of Rock River Valley facilities through Nationwide Membership.
