Meriden-New Britain-Berlin Young Mens Christian Association Inc

THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA SEEKS TO BECOME A 'MASTER LINK' IN OUR COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN MERIDEN, NEW BRITAIN AND BERLIN. THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA PROVIDES ALL PEOPLE OPPORTUNITIES THAT CAN OPEN DOORS TO AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE. THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA WAS FOUNDED IN 1866 AND IS PART OF THE LARGEST NONPROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION IN AMERICA. YMCAS ARE THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY LIFE IN NEIGHBORHOODS AND TOWNS ACROSS THE NATION. YMCAS WORK TO MEET THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF OVER 16 MILLION MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA, LIKE ALL YMCAS, SERVES ALL FAITHS, RACES, ABILITIES, AGES AND INCOMES. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. OUR STRENGTH IS IN THE PEOPLE THAT WE BRING TOGETHER. THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA PROGRAMS ARE THE TOOLS FOR BUILDING THE CORE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. THE YMCA IS ABOUT YOUTH DEVELOPMEN

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA IS A COMMUNITY LEADER IN AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE FOR WORKING FAMILIES. THE YMCA OFFERS CHILDCARE SERVICES AT OVER 30 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE INFANT AND TODDLER, PRESCHOOL, AND BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, HEAD START AND SCHOOL READINESS PRESCHOOL. FIELD TRIPS AND QUALITY SOCIALIZATION AND EDUCATION ARE OFFERED. IN 2021, THE YMCA PROVIDED PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE SERVICES TO OVER 1,600 FAMILIES. THE YMCA OFFERED SPORTS PROGRAMS SUCH AS SOCCER, BASKETBALL AND FLAG FOOTBALL FOR ALL ABILITIES REGARDLESS OF INABILITY TO PAY.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - A TOTAL OF 750 CHILDREN ATTENDED EACH SESSION OF MOUNTAIN MIST DAY CAMP (MERIDEN) AND CAMP THUNDERMOON (NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN). OVER 80% OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ATTENDED MOUNTAIN MIST DAY CAMP. BOTH CAMPS ARE FULL SERVICE STATE LICENSED DAY CAMP OPERATIONS. OUR CAMP FACILITIES INCLUDES A POOL, PLAYSCAPES, SOCCER FIELDS, BASKETBALL COURTS, BASEBALL FIELDS, ROCK CLIMBING APPARATUS AND COVERED PICNIC AREAS. THESE CAMPS PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND EXTENDED HOURS, MAKING IT CONVENIENT FOR WORKING PARENTS. THE YMCA SUMMER CAMPS PROVIDE AN ENRICHING EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-16 AND ENSURES CHILDREN ARE HAVING A FUN, PRODUCTIVE SUMMER. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED TO OVER 40% OF THE CAMPERS AND NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. HART HOUSE AT THE NEW BRITAIN YMCA PROVIDES A HOME FOR UP TO 88 ADULT MALE MEMBERS-IN-RESIDENCE OFFERING A CARING, CLEAN, SAFE AFFORDABLE LIVING EXPERIENCE TO THOSE IN NEED. WE HAVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED. OUR Y OFFERS VARIOUS ARTS AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING YOUTH THEATER, DANCE, CLAY AND DRAWING, SCREENWRITING, AND STEM INCLUDING CODING AND ROBOTICS AS WELL AS HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. THE Y SERVES HOLIDAY MEALS TO OUR HART HOUSE RESIDENTS AND TO THOSE WHO ATTEND OUR THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY DINNERS. OUR YMCA SERVED AND DELIVERED OVER 300 MEALS ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY.

HEALTHY LIVING - IN 2021, OVER ONE HALF OF THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA COMMUNITY WAS TOUCHED BY OUR HEALTHY LIVING ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE FITNESS, AQUATICS, FOOD PROGRAMS, AND HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES. SERVICE IS PROVIDED FOR ALL FAITHS, RACES, ABILITIES, AGES AND INCOME LEVELS. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. WE BRING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER AND OFFER SUPPORT, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL BALANCE THAT BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS AND STRENGTHENS BONDS FOR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. THE YMCA COORDINATES WITH OVER 80 OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP OUR MEMBERS. IN 2021, PROGRAM SUBSIDIES WERE AWARDED TO OVER 2,500 FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS. SWIM INSTRUCTION WAS PROVIDED TO 1,000 CHILDREN IN GRADES 1 - 12. WE PROVIDED OVER 45 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH. THE Y OFFERED CROSSFIT FOR ADULTS AND KIDS INCLUDING LOCAL STUDENT ATHLETES AND OUR CHILD CARE STUDENTS. IN ADDITION TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, THE Y TEACHES HEALTHY COOKING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO HELP THEM IMPROVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE YMCA PROVIDED USDA SUBSIDIZED MEALS TO 27 OF OUR CHILDCARE LOCATIONS, SERVING OVER 1,600 MEALS ON A DAILY BASIS.